German Conversation · Level 2
87 words
German word
Kind
Pronunciation
IPA/kɪnt/
Meaning
- neuter nounchild
Example
Das Kind spielt im Garten.
The child is playing in the garden.
More examples
Das Kind lernt laufen.
The child is learning to walk.
Core concept
A young human still growing toward adulthood, whether viewed at home, at school, or as someone's offspring.
Common phrases
das Kind
the child
ein Kind
a child
kleines Kind
small child
Similar words
Baby: A very young infant, usually in the first year of life.
Kleinkind: A toddler who has recently begun walking and speaking a little.
Jugendlicher: A young person in adolescence, nearing adulthood.
Säugling: A very young infant fed on breast milk or formula.
Definition in German
Ein Mensch in einem frühen Lebensabschnitt, noch nicht volljährig und auf Betreuung durch Erwachsene angewiesen.
Word origin
Kind continues Old High German kind and Proto-Germanic *kindą, an inherited Germanic noun associated with the word family for birth and offspring.
Usage tips
- Kind is neuter, so standard forms include das Kind, ein Kind, and die Kinder, even though it refers to a person.