Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of kind +‎ feest.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪn.dər.feːst/
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Noun

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kinderfeest n (plural kinderfeesten, diminutive kinderfeestje n)

  1. any party or holiday celebrated primarily by children
    Sinterklaas is een bekend Nederlands kinderfeest.
    Sinterklaas is a well-known Dutch holiday for children.
  2. (specifically, usually in the diminutive) a child's birthday party
    Ik word morgen negen, kom je ook naar mijn kinderfeestje?
    I'm turning nine tomorrow, are you coming to my birthday party too?