Kind
child
The word 'Kind' is used in German to refer to a child. It is a noun and is used in the same way as the English word 'child'. For example, 'Das ist mein Kind' translates to 'This is my child' in English.
Example sentences using: Kind
Das Kind spielt im Park.
The child is playing in the park.
This is a straightforward sentence where 'Kind' (child) is the subject of the sentence engaged in an action, which is 'spielt' (playing). It demonstrates the use of 'Kind' in a simple, active sentence.
Mein Kind liebt Eis.
My child loves ice cream.
In this sentence, 'Kind' (child) is being referred to with a possessive pronoun 'mein' (my), expressing a relationship. It also introduces the concept of 'liebt' (loves) to express like or love for something, 'Eis' (Ice cream) in this case.
Kind, komm hier!
Child, come here!
This is an example of using 'Kind' (child) as a noun of direct address. This form of address is common in German when an older figure is speaking to a younger one, similar to the English 'child'. The command 'komm hier!' means 'come here!'