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toddler
A child in the developmental stage between infancy and kindergarten age, typically between one and three years old.
Die Betreuungsgruppe ist für Kleinkinder ab zwei Jahren geeignet.
The childcare group is suitable for toddlers from the age of two.
The word is a simple compound of 'klein' (small) and 'Kind' (child). It literally describes a 'kleines Kind' (small child) in a specific developmental stage.
Im Park spielen viele Eltern mit ihren Kleinkindern.
Many parents are playing with their toddlers in the park.
The term 'Kleinkind' (toddler) is used for the developmental stage in which children typically learn to walk and talk but have not yet reached the age for regular kindergarten.
In diesem Alter machen Kleinkinder große Fortschritte beim Sprechen.
At this age, toddlers make great progress in speaking.
The word is often used in contexts of childcare and child-rearing. Typical combinations are 'die Betreuung von Kleinkindern' (the care of toddlers), 'Spielzeug für Kleinkinder' (toys for toddlers), or 'im Kleinkindalter sein' (to be of toddler age).
Diese Bücher sind speziell für Kleinkinder entwickelt worden.
These books were developed especially for toddlers.
child
'das Kind' and 'das Kleinkind' both refer to young people. 'Kind' is the general term and can be used for different age groups before puberty. 'Kleinkind' is more specific and means a very young child, usually roughly between one and three years old. So every toddler can be called a 'Kind', but not every 'Kind' is a 'Kleinkind'. The words can be confused if you are only thinking generally about young people. If the exact age matters, 'Kleinkind' is clearer.
Im Wartezimmer spielte ein Kleinkind mit einem kleinen Auto.
A toddler was playing with a small car in the waiting room.
Das Kind geht schon in die dritte Klasse und liest gern.
The child is already in third grade and likes reading.