German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German kintheit, from Old High German kindheit (also kindesheit), equivalent to Kind +‎ -heit.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪnt.haɪ̯t/, [ˈkɪnt.haɪ̯t], [ˈkɪn.taɪ̯t]
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Noun

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Kindheit f (genitive Kindheit, plural Kindheiten)

  1. childhood
    Synonyms: Kinderjahre, Kinderzeit

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