De kindertijd
Example: Veel mensen herinneren zich graag de kindertijd met vreugde.
Definition
"De kindertijd" refers to the period of childhood, which is the early stage in a person's life when they are a child. It is often associated with growth, learning, and development, and many people fondly remember "de kindertijd" as a time of joy and innocence.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de kindertijd" combines "kind" meaning child, and "tijd" meaning time or period. Literally, it translates to 'the time of the child.' The word reflects a straightforward concept of the phase in life devoted to childhood, with roots in Old Dutch and Germanic languages. Did you know? The word "kind" is related to the English word "kindred," hinting at family and children.
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"De kindertijd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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