noun
childhood
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Kindheit: noun meaning 'childhood'. It refers to the period of being a child. Noun: feminine (die Kindheit). Usually uncountable; plural 'Kindheiten' is rare. Declension: der Kindheit in genitive and dative. Use with expressions like 'in der Kindheit' or 'seine Kindheit'. No irregular plural.
Examples
Der Historiker berichtete, dass viele Erwachsene in der Kindheit einfache Spiele bevorzugten, als die Elektronik noch selten war.
The historian reported that many adults preferred simple games in childhood when electronics were still rare.
Ich hatte eine glückliche Kindheit auf dem Land.
I had a happy childhood in the countryside.
Seine Kindheit war ruhig und glücklich.
He had a calm, happy childhood.
Details
Mnemonics
visualize a sequence of photos showing a child growing up to represent childhood
sounds like 'kind height' — imagine a child's height as a reminder
feminine: think 'die Kindheit' — imagine 'die' (the) as a mother protecting childhood memories
Notes
Abstract noun; plural forms are rare (Kindheiten). Often used in biographical contexts. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.