das Kindlein
Translation
little child, babe, infant
Examples
Das Kindlein schlief in der Wiege.
The little child slept in the cradle.
Sie sang dem Kindlein ein Schlaflied vor.
She sang a lullaby to the little child.
Grammar Patterns
das Kindlein ((as subject)) as subject Das Kindlein is sleeping soundly.
dem Kindlein ((as dative object)) as indirect object She reads a story to the little child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Baby, Säugling (infant)
Etymology
From 'Kind' (child) + the diminutive suffix '-lein', indicating smallness or affection.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-lein' always makes a noun neuter (das) and adds a sense of 'little' or 'dear'.