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How to Say ‘Are those your children?’ in German

Sind das Ihre Kinder?

zint dahs EE-re KIN-der

[zint dahs EE-re KIN-der]

💬 Usage Tip: das here points at people even though it looks singular, and the verb follows the people: Sind das ...? for plural, Ist das ...? for one. Swap in: Ist das Ihr Sohn? "Is that your son?"

Phrase Breakdown

Sind das

zint dahs

Are those

The verb comes first to form a yes/no question. 'Sind' rhymes with English 'mint' but with a soft 'z' sound at the start.

Example

Sind das deine Schuhe?

Are those your shoes?

Words in this phrase

Sind

[zint]

are

Form of 'sein' meaning 'are' with 'wir.'

Example

Wir sind heute für Sie da.

We are here for you today.

das

[dahs]

that / this

A common neuter demonstrative or article meaning 'that' or 'this,' depending on context.

Example

Das ist ganz normal.

That is completely normal.

Ihre Kinder?

EE-re KIN-der

your children?

'Ihre' with a capital I is the polite 'your'. 'Kinder' sounds like 'KIN-da'.

Example

Wo sind Ihre Kinder?

Where are your children?

Words in this phrase

Ihre

[EE-re]

your (formal)

Belonging to or associated with the person or people being spoken to formally.

Example

Ihre Meinung zählt.

Your opinion matters.

Kinder

[KIN-der]

children

Plural noun referring to kids; useful when discussing family-friendly seating.

Example

Für Kinder ist ein ruhiger Bereich oft besser.

For children, a quiet area is often better.

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