noun
Uncommon
kinder
KIHN-duh
Kinder (noun) means Young children, especially as a collective term (chiefly used in some regional or informal English, borrowed from German/Yiddish). Example: “The kinder played happily in the yard while the adults talked.”
noun
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Young children, especially as a collective term (chiefly used in some regional or informal English, borrowed from German/Yiddish).
"The kinder played happily in the yard while the adults talked."
How to use kinder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for young children, borrowed from German.
When to use it
Mostly used informally or regionally; in most everyday English, "kids" or "children" is more common.
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Etymology
From German Kinder, "children," sometimes reaching English through Yiddish.
Rhymes for kinder
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What does “kinder” mean?
The word “kinder” means young children, especially as a collective term (chiefly used in some regional or informal English, borrowed from German/Yiddish). In plain terms, an informal word for young children, borrowed from German.
How do you pronounce “kinder”?
“Kinder” is pronounced KIHN-duh (/ˈkɪndɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “kinder” in a sentence?
Here is “kinder” used in a sentence: “The kinder played happily in the yard while the adults talked.”
What part of speech is “kinder”?
“Kinder” is a noun.
Where does the word “kinder” come from?
The word “kinder” comes from German. From German Kinder, "children," sometimes reaching English through Yiddish.
Is “kinder” a common word?
“Kinder” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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