Translation of German word "Kind" to English
dasKind
/kɪnd/
Meaning
NounA person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority, A person yet a toddler).
How to use
The neuter noun Kind ('child') declines regularly (plural Kinder). In the dative plural it adds an extra -n (den Kindern). The related adjective is kindisch (childish) or kindlich (child-like).
🇬🇧 English
child
Example
Seien Sie vorsichtig mit ihm: Er ist noch ein Kind.
Be careful with him: he is still a child.
Regelmäßige Hausarbeiten können für Kinder geeignet sein, sofern der Schwierigkeitsgrad und die Zeit für die Aufgaben altersgerecht begrenzt sind.
Regular household chores can be suitable for children as long as the level of difficulty and time for the tasks are limited according to their age.
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Common phrases
- Kinder haben— to have children
- Einzelkind— only child (related noun)
- kleines Kind— little child / toddler
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What is the definition of the German word "das Kind"?▼
The German word "das Kind" is defined as: "A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority, A person yet a toddler)."
What does the German word "das Kind" mean?▼
The German word "das Kind" means "child" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Kind ist ein junger Mensch." (which translates as "Be careful with him: he is still a child.").
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