kinder
gb/kˈaɪndɚ/ us/kˈaɪndɚ/
A2
Englanti
~ 9200
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adjective
A2
property
1
more kind; more caring
The comparative form of *kind*, meaning more nice and caring than someone or something else.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] is kinder [to someone] than [someone/something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes say *more kind* instead of *kinder*. While *more kind* is not wrong, *kinder* is more natural in most everyday speech. Learners may also confuse *kinder* with the German word *Kinder* meaning *children*, or with the brand name *Kinder* on chocolate products, which is unrelated to this comparative form.
Synonyymit
nicer (Very close in meaning, but more general; does not always include the idea of deep care that 'kinder' can suggest.)
Antonyymit
crueler (Direct comparative opposite, meaning more willing to hurt others or not care about their feelings.)
Kollokaatiot
be kinder to [someone]
|kinder to yourself
|kinder words
|kinder option
|kinder way
|kinder environment
Teemat
emotions
|relationships
|character
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She decided to be kinder to herself and take a break from work.
- This policy is kinder to the environment than the old one.
- He spoke in a much kinder tone after he calmed down.
- Online shopping can be kinder on your wallet if you wait for sales.
- The new manager is kinder to the staff than the previous one was.
Oppijaesimerkit
- My sister is kinder to animals than I am.
- Try to use kinder words when you talk to him.
- This teacher is kinder than our last teacher.
- We should be kinder to the planet.
- He was kinder after he heard her story.
Substantiivi
informal
C1
entity
2
young children in kindergarten
An informal word that some teachers use to talk about the children in a kindergarten class.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] teaches the kinder
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think this *kinder* is simply the comparative form of *kind* and try to use it that way in school contexts (e.g., *I like the kinder class* meaning *younger class*). In this informal noun sense, it refers specifically to kindergarten children, not to people who are more kind.
Synonyymit
kindergartners (Standard, widely understood term; more neutral and common than the informal shorthand *kinder*.)
Antonyymit
adults (Refers to fully grown people, in contrast with very young school children.)
Kollokaatiot
the kinder
|kinder class
|kinder teacher
|kinder room
Teemat
education
|children
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- I teach the kinder in the morning and the second graders in the afternoon.
- The kinder made a big mess with the paint today.
- We keep the playground smaller for the kinder so they feel safe.
Oppijaesimerkit
- She works with the kinder at a small school.
- The kinder are learning how to read simple words.
- Please be patient; the kinder walk very slowly.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
kinder
IPA
GB/kˈaɪndɚ/
US/kˈaɪndɚ/
Tavut ja painotus
kinder (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (kinder)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: kinder
- Comparative: kinderer
- Superlative: kinderest
Noun
- Base: kinder
- Plural: kinders
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
kinder, gentler
1/kˈaɪndɚ | d͡ʒˈɛntlɚ/
fixed phrase
more kind and more gentle
Describes a way of doing something that is softer, less harsh, and more caring than an earlier way.
Esimerkit
- Many voters hoped for a kinder, gentler style of politics.
- The company is trying to build a kinder, gentler image after the scandal.