Kindergeld

Q: Is it der, die, or das Kindergeld?

It is das Kindergeld. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kindergeld is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Kindergeld?

The plural form of das Kindergeld is die Kindergelder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Kindergeld mean in English?

The German word das Kindergeld translates to “child benefit” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Kindergeld?

Like all German nouns, Kindergeld changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Kindergeld Akkusativ: das Kindergeld Dativ: dem Kindergeld Genitiv: des Kindergeldes 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.

child benefit

Plural: die Kindergelder

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Why does the noun Kindergeld 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 Kindergeld

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Kindergeld	ein Kindergeld	kein Kindergeld
Akkusativ	das Kindergeld	ein Kindergeld	kein Kindergeld
Dativ	dem Kindergeld	einem Kindergeld	keinem Kindergeld
Genitiv	des Kindergeldes	eines Kindergeldes	keines Kindergeldes
Nominativ	die Kindergelder	Kindergelder	keine Kindergelder
Akkusativ	die Kindergelder	Kindergelder	keine Kindergelder
Dativ	den Kindergeldern	Kindergeldern	keinen Kindergeldern
Genitiv	der Kindergelder	Kindergelder	keiner Kindergelder

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kindergeld in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Kindergeld ist wichtig.The new child benefit is important.	Ein gutes Kindergeld hilft Familien.Good child benefit helps families.	Kein hoches Kindergeld ist genug.No high child benefit is enough.
Akkusativ	Er erhält das monatliche Kindergeld.He receives the monthly child benefit.	Sie beantragt ein dringendes Kindergeld.She applies for an urgent child benefit.	Ich brauche kein weiteres Kindergeld.I don't need any further child benefit.
Dativ	Er lebt von dem geringen Kindergeld.He lives on the low child benefit.	Sie kommt mit einem kleinen Kindergeld aus.She manages with a small child benefit.	Er rechnet mit keinem hochen Kindergeld.He doesn't count on any high child benefit.
Genitiv	Die Höhe des monatlichen Kindergeldes ist fix.The amount of the monthly child benefit is fixed.	Der Zweck eines neuen Kindergeldes ist klar.The purpose of a new child benefit is clear.	Wegen keines dringenden Kindergeldes geht er.He leaves because of no urgent child benefit.
Nominativ	Die aktuellen Kindergelder sind gering.The current child benefits are low.	Hoche Kindergelder sind selten.High child benefits are rare.	Keine weiteren Kindergelder sind verfügbar.No further child benefits are available.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die neuen Kindergelder.We see the new child benefits.	Sie bekommen geringe Kindergelder.They receive low child benefits.	Er hat keine hochen Kindergelder.He has no high child benefits.
Dativ	Er lebt von den geringen Kindergeldern.He lives on the low child benefits.	Sie kommt mit kleinen Kindergeldern aus.She manages with small child benefits.	Er rechnet mit keinen hochen Kindergeldern.He doesn't count on any high child benefits.
Genitiv	Die Höhe der aktuellen Kindergelder ist fix.The amount of the current child benefits is fixed.	Der Zweck neuer Kindergelder ist klar.The purpose of new child benefits is clear.	Wegen keiner dringenden Kindergelder geht er.He leaves because of no urgent child benefits.

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Is it der, die, or das Kindergeld?

It is das Kindergeld. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kindergeld 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 Kindergeld?

The plural form of das Kindergeld is die Kindergelder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Kindergeld mean in English?

The German word das Kindergeld translates to “child benefit” in English.

How do you decline das Kindergeld?

Like all German nouns, Kindergeld changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Kindergeld
Akkusativ: das Kindergeld
Dativ: dem Kindergeld
Genitiv: des Kindergeldes

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.