das Kind
Translation
child, kid
Examples
Das Kind spielt im Garten.
The child is playing in the garden.
Sie haben ein Kind bekommen.
They had a child.
Er ist im Herzen ein Kind geblieben.
He has remained a child at heart.
Grammar Patterns
a child ((of sb.)) He is a child of rich parents.
to have a child They had a child last week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Junge (boy), das Mädchen (girl); Antonyms: der Erwachsene (adult)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kind'. Cognate with the English word 'kin'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Kindergarten' is used in English and literally means 'children's garden'. This can help you remember 'Kind'.