Singular
das
Einzelkind
only child
Plural: die Einzelkinder
Why does the noun Einzelkind have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Einzelkind
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Einzelkind | ein Einzelkind | — |
| Akkusativ | das Einzelkind | ein Einzelkind | — |
| Dativ | dem Einzelkind | einem Einzelkind | — |
| Genitiv | des Einzelkinds | eines Einzelkinds | — |
| Nominativ | die Einzelkinder | — Einzelkinder | — |
| Akkusativ | die Einzelkinder | — Einzelkinder | — |
| Dativ | den Einzelkindern | — Einzelkindern | — |
| Genitiv | der Einzelkinder | — Einzelkinder | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Einzelkind in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Einzelkind?
It is das Einzelkind. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Einzelkind is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Einzelkind?
The plural form of das Einzelkind is die Einzelkinder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Einzelkind mean in English?
The German word das Einzelkind translates to “only child” in English.
How do you decline das Einzelkind?
Like all German nouns, Einzelkind changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Einzelkind
- Akkusativ: das Einzelkind
- Dativ: dem Einzelkind
- Genitiv: des Einzelkinds
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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