English–German

“toddler” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklaɪ̯nˌkɪnt/

Example

Das Kleinkind lacht.

The toddler is laughing.

Illustration for Kleinkind (toddler)

How to say “toddler” in German

“Toddler” in German is Kleinkind.

A little child on unsteady legs, moving beyond babyhood but not yet ready for school.

Full entry for Kleinkind: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kleinkind

Beim Spaziergang schläft das Kleinkind im Wagen ein.

During the walk, the toddler falls asleep in the stroller.

Tips for using Kleinkind

  • Kleinkind is neuter, so the forms are das Kleinkind and die Kleinkinder in the plural.

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