Het kind speelt graag.
English: The kid likes to play.
het kind /hətkˈɪnt/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "kid".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Kindertijd en jeugd
- Source term
- kid
- Translation
- het kind
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "het".
| Dictionary form | het kind |
|---|---|
| Article | het |
| Gender/article class | neuter (het-word) |
| Regular/likely plural | kinderen |
| Diminutive | kindje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + het kind
- Examples
- Dit is het kind.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Kindertijd en jeugd.
Example Sentences
Het kind rent rond op de speeltuin.
English: The kid runs around the playground.
Haar kind is pas drie jaar oud.
English: Her kid is only three years old.
Veel kinderen spelen in het park.
English: Many kids play in the park.
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