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Kindheit

childhood

noun KINT-hite Rare

Usage Note

Kindheit refers to the period of childhood, typically from birth to the onset of adolescence. It is used widely — in autobiographical writing, developmental psychology and nostalgic conversation — and carries strong emotional resonance in German culture.

Examples

"An ihre glückliche Kindheit im Schwarzwald erinnert sie sich noch heute gern."

Natural Translation

She still looks back fondly today on her happy childhood in the Black Forest.

Literal Translation

At her happy childhood in the Black-Forest remembers she still today gladly.

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