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Is it der, die or das Elterngeld?

DAS

Elterngeld

The correct article in German of Elterngeld is das. So it is das Elterngeld! (nominative case)

The word Elterngeld is neuter, therefore the correct article is das.

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German declension of Elterngeld?

How does the declension of Elterngeld work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:

1 Singular Plural
Nominative das Elterngeld
Genitive des Elterngelds des Elterngeldes
Dative dem Elterngeld
Akkusative das Elterngeld

What is the meaning of Elterngeld in German?

Elterngeld is defined as:

[1] Germany: Financial sum that is paid by the state to the parents if they are not or partially unemployed and if they look after their child at home

[1] Deutschland: finanzielle Summe, die vom Staat an die Eltern gezahlt wird, wenn diese nicht oder teilweise erwerbslos sind sowie wenn diese ihr Kind selbst zuhause betreuen

How to use Elterngeld in a sentence?

Example sentences in German using Elterngeld with translations in English.

[1] Die Einführung des Elterngeldes wird von vielen kritisiert.

[1] The introduction of parental allowance is criticized by many