Wondering what is the correct article of Kind (child)? It is a neuter noun, so the correct German article is das: das Kind.
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Why is “Kind” Neuter?
Fundamental to a well-functioning zoo! Nouns referring to male professions and male individuals are masculine but with a few caveats.
Certain nouns are always neuter, regardless of whether they refer to a male or female individual: das Genie, das Individuum, das Kind, das Opfer and das Vorbild.
“Kind” in Different Cases
| Case | Article + Noun | Example Sentence |
| Nominative | das Kind | Das Kind spielt im Garten.(The child is playing in the garden.) |
| Accusative | das Kind | Ich sehe das Kind im Park.(I see the child in the park.) |
| Dative | dem Kind | Ich gebe dem Kind ein Geschenk.(I give the child a present.) |
| Genitive | des Kindes | Die Mutter des Kindes ist freundlich.(The child’s mother is kind.) |
Short Paragraph Using Different Cases
German:
Das Kind sitzt auf dem Boden und spielt.
Ich rufe das Kind zum Essen.
Der Vater gibt dem Kind ein Stück Schokolade.
Das Lächeln des Kindes macht alle glücklich.
English Translation:
The child is sitting on the floor and playing.
I call the child for dinner.
The father gives the child a piece of chocolate.
The child’s smile makes everyone happy.