kind

This is the 258th most frequent German word.


kind

"Child."


In this sentence, 'Kind' is used as a noun meaning 'child', referring to a young human.

Das Kind spielt im Garten.

The child is playing in the garden.


Here, 'Kind' is again a noun meaning 'child', but it can metaphorically refer to an adult behaving childishly.

Ein großes Kind kann auch manchmal verständnisvoll sein.

A big child can also sometimes be understanding.


In this context, 'Kind' is a direct address (vocative case) where someone is being called 'Child', often used affectionately.

Kind, hilfst du mir bitte?

Child, can you help me please?