kindlich
Translation
childlike, childish, innocent, naive
Examples
Er hat einen kindlichen Glauben an das Gute.
He has a childlike faith in goodness.
Die kindlichen Zeichnungen hingen an der Wand.
The childish drawings were hanging on the wall.
Mit kindlichem Charme überzeugte sie alle.
With childlike charm, she convinced everyone.
Grammar Patterns
a childlike faith ((accusative, masculine)) accusative masculine noun Sie hat einen kindlichen Glauben.
the childlike eyes ((nominative/accusative, plural)) plural noun Die kindlichen Augen strahlten.
with a childlike smile ((dative, neuter)) dative neuter noun Er sah sie mit kindlichem Lächeln an.
Similar Words
Etymology
From 'Kind' (child) + the suffix '-lich' (-ly, -like), meaning 'child-like'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'child-like'. 'Kindlich' often has a positive connotation (innocence), while 'kindisch' is more negative (childish).