die Kinder
Translation
children, kids
Examples
Die Kinder spielen im Garten.
The children are playing in the garden.
Wir haben zwei Kinder.
We have two children.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) children (as subject) The children are playing outside.
((Accusative)) children (as object) I see the children.
Similar Words
Nachwuchs (offspring); Antonyms: Erwachsene (adults)
Etymology
Plural of 'das Kind'. From Proto-Germanic *kindą. Cognate with English 'kin'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'Kinder' from the English loanword 'Kindergarten' (a garden for children). Note the German plural ending is '-er', not '-s'.