het kind /hətkˈɪnt/ · noun · CEFR A0. Dictionary entry meaning "child" in English.

Meanings of "het kind"

  1. Used with the meaning "child". noun · CEFR A0
  2. Used with the meaning "kid". noun · CEFR A1

See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Kindertijd en jeugd

Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • Het kind slaapt in bed. English: The child sleeps in bed.
  • Het kind eet een appel. English: The child is eating an apple.
  • Mijn kind gaat naar school. English: My child goes to school.

When and How to Use "het kind"

Use "het kind" when you want to talk about "child" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Kindertijd en jeugd topic. Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "het kind" mean in English?

"het kind" means "child" in English.

What CEFR level is "het kind"?

"het kind" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "het kind"?

"het kind" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "het kind" in a sentence?

Het kind slaapt in bed.

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Lessons featuring "het kind"

More words in this topic: Dutch Kindertijd en jeugd

Part of Dutch Levensfasen en relaties · Dutch Levensfasen en relaties (A1)

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