Patenkind

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

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

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

Q: What does das Patenkind mean in English?

The German word das Patenkind translates to “godchild” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Patenkind?

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

godchild

Plural: die Patenkinder

Strong

Why does the noun Patenkind 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 Patenkind

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Patenkind	ein Patenkind	kein Patenkind
Akkusativ	das Patenkind	ein Patenkind	kein Patenkind
Dativ	dem Patenkind	einem Patenkind	keinem Patenkind
Genitiv	des Patenkindes	der Patenkindes	keines Patenkindes
Nominativ	die Patenkinder	Patenkinder	keine Patenkinder
Akkusativ	die Patenkinder	Patenkinder	keine Patenkinder
Dativ	den Patenkindern	Patenkindern	keinen Patenkindern
Genitiv	der Patenkinder	die Patenkinder	keiner Patenkinder

Examples in context

Real sentences using Patenkind in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das kleine Patenkind spielt hier.The small godchild plays here.	Ein kleines Patenkind ist ein Geschenk.A small godchild is a gift.	Kein kleines Patenkind ist hier.No small godchild is here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das kleine Patenkind.I see the small godchild.	Ich habe ein kleines Patenkind.I have a small godchild.	Ich habe kein kleines Patenkind.I have no small godchild.
Dativ	Ich gebe dem kleinen Patenkind ein Buch.I give the small godchild a book.	Ich helfe einem kleinen Patenkind.I help a small godchild.	Ich gebe keinem kleinen Patenkind ein Spielzeug.I give no small godchild a toy.
Genitiv	Das Spielzeug des kleinen Patenkindes ist neu.The toy of the small godchild is new.	Der Name {art2} kleinen Patenkindes ist schön.The name of a small godchild is beautiful.	Ich kenne die Eltern keines kleinen Patenkindes.I don't know the parents of any small godchild.
Nominativ	Die kleinen Patenkinder spielen hier.The small godchildren play here.	Patenkinder sind oft fröhlich.Godchildren are often happy.	Keine kleinen Patenkinder sind hier.No small godchildren are here.
Akkusativ	Wir besuchen die kleinen Patenkinder.We visit the small godchildren.	Ich kenne Patenkinder aus der Schule.I know godchildren from school.	Ich sehe keine kleinen Patenkinder.I see no small godchildren.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit den kleinen Patenkindern.I speak with the small godchildren.	Man hilft Patenkindern gern.One likes to help godchildren.	Ich gebe keinen kleinen Patenkindern Geschenke.I give no small godchildren gifts.
Genitiv	Das ist das Haus der kleinen Patenkinder.That is the house of the small godchildren.	Die Freude Patenkinder ist groß.The joy of godchildren is great.	Ich kenne die Namen keiner kleinen Patenkinder.I don't know the names of any small godchildren.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Patenkind?

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

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

What does das Patenkind mean in English?

The German word das Patenkind translates to “godchild” in English.

How do you decline das Patenkind?

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

Nominativ: das Patenkind
Akkusativ: das Patenkind
Dativ: dem Patenkind
Genitiv: des Patenkindes

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.