Kinder: meaning, definitions and examples
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kinder
[ ˈkɪndər ]
behavior description
The term 'kinder' refers to someone who is more gentle, considerate, or sympathetic compared to others. It indicates a quality of being caring and expressing compassion towards others, often showing warmth and understanding. The comparative form of the adjective 'kind', it suggests an action or disposition that is marked by a concern for the well-being of others. People who are described as kinder often engage in altruistic acts or display a friendly demeanor.
Synonyms
gentler, more caring, more compassionate, nicer
Examples of usage
- She was kinder to her younger brother than before.
- In a kinder world, everyone would help each other.
- His kinder approach made the team atmosphere much better.
Translations
Translations of the word "kinder" in other languages:
🇵🇹 criança
- menino
- menina
🇮🇳 बच्चा
🇩🇪 Kind
🇮🇩 anak
- bocah
- bayi
🇺🇦 дитина
- малюк
- малеча
🇵🇱 dziecko
- dzieciak
- maluch
🇯🇵 子供 (こども)
🇫🇷 enfant
- gamin
- gamine
🇪🇸 niño
- niña
- infante
🇹🇷 çocuk
🇰🇷 아이
🇸🇦 طفل
- صبي
- فتاة
🇨🇿 dítě
- kluk
- holka
🇸🇰 dieťa
- chlapec
- dievča
🇨🇳 孩子 (háizi)
🇸🇮 otrok
- deček
- deklica
🇮🇸 barn
- strákur
- stúlka
🇰🇿 бала
- ұл
- қыз
🇬🇪 ბავშვი
- ბიჭი
- გოგო
🇦🇿 uşaq
- oğlan
- qız
🇲🇽 niño
- niña
- infante
Etymology
The word 'kinder' has its roots in the Old English word 'cynd', which means 'nature' or 'race'. It evolved from the Middle English 'kind', indicating a sense of being natural or innate. Over the centuries, the term began to be used more to describe moral qualities and behaviors associated with gentleness and compassion. The comparative form 'kinder' emerged as a linguistic means to express a greater degree of kindness than what is typical. The notion of kindness has deep cultural significance, often emphasized in literature and philosophy, suggesting that being kinder is an admirable and desirable trait in human interaction.