Singular
das
Kindergartenkind
preschooler
Plural: die Kindergartenkinder
Why does the noun Kindergartenkind 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 Kindergartenkind
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Kindergartenkind | ein Kindergartenkind | — |
| Akkusativ | das Kindergartenkind | ein Kindergartenkind | — |
| Dativ | dem Kindergartenkind | einem Kindergartenkind | — |
| Genitiv | des Kindergartenkinds | eines Kindergartenkinds | — |
| Nominativ | die Kindergartenkinder | — Kindergartenkinder | — |
| Akkusativ | die Kindergartenkinder | — Kindergartenkinder | — |
| Dativ | den Kindergartenkindern | — Kindergartenkindern | — |
| Genitiv | der Kindergartenkinder | — Kindergartenkinder | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kindergartenkind in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Kindergartenkind?
It is das Kindergartenkind. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kindergartenkind 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 Kindergartenkind?
The plural form of das Kindergartenkind is die Kindergartenkinder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Kindergartenkind mean in English?
The German word das Kindergartenkind translates to “preschooler” in English.
How do you decline das Kindergartenkind?
Like all German nouns, Kindergartenkind changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Kindergartenkind
- Akkusativ: das Kindergartenkind
- Dativ: dem Kindergartenkind
- Genitiv: des Kindergartenkinds
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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