German for Kids: 10 Easy Words Your Child Can Learn Today
The first words in any language should feel as friendly as a wave and as useful as a glass of water. By choosing everyday German nouns, greetings, and polite phrases, you give children tools they can use immediately at breakfast, playtime, or bedtime.
10 Super‑Useful German Words
| German | English | Fun Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Hallo | hello | Wave and say Hallo to a teddy |
| Tschüss | bye | Blow a goodbye kiss |
| Danke | thank you | Pass a snack and whisper Danke |
| Bitte | please/you’re welcome | Ask for the snack back: Bitte? |
| Mama | mom | Hug and say Mama |
| Papa | dad | High‑five and shout Papa |
| Apfel | apple | Pretend to munch an imaginary apple |
| Wasser | water | Mimic drinking from a cup |
| Hund | dog | Bark twice while saying Hund |
| Katze | cat | Meow softly and say Katze |
Quick Practice Routines
Flash‑Greeting Circle
Stand in a circle with family or friends. Toss a soft ball; the catcher says Hallo or Tschüss before passing it on. After three rounds, switch to Danke and Bitte.
Breakfast Word Hunt
Place an apple, cup of water, and a cat plush on the table. Ask: “Wo ist der Apfel?” Kids point and name each item in German, reinforcing nouns through real objects.
Pet Parade Pantomime
Line up plush animals or draw them on paper. Kids act out Hund (bark, tail wag) and Katze (stretch, meow) while repeating the words three times. Movement boosts memory.
Parent Tip Box
Repeat little and often. One minute of “language sprinkling” before school—Hallo Mama, Wasser bitte!—beats a long weekly cram. Consistency wires new sounds into daily life.
Dinolingo Integration
For structured follow‑up, explore Dinolingo animated stories, songs, and printable flashcards turn these ten words into hundreds, while a parent dashboard tracks every new phrase.
Final Thoughts
A handful of friendly words builds instant confidence. Combine snacks, stuffed animals, and Dinolingo’s bite‑size lessons, and your child will say Hallo to German—and keep talking—before you know it.
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