German

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Etymology

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From kleinst (smallest) +‎ Kind (child).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklaɪ̯nstˌkɪnt/
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Noun

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Kleinstkind n (strong, genitive Kleinstkindes or Kleinstkinds, plural Kleinstkinder)

  1. (officialese) child under two years old
    Coordinate term: Kleinkind

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