word
German
Kindergarten
KIN-der-gar-ten
ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtənListen
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Syllable breakdown
Kindergarten
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Dictionary meaning
A class or school for young children, typically ages 4–6, before formal primary schooling.
History and origin
German — 'Kinder' (children) + 'Garten' (garden) — coined by Friedrich Fröbel in 1837.
Examples
- The concept of kindergarten was invented in Germany and spread worldwide in the 19th century.
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