children
word · lemma: child
/ˈtʃɪɫdɹən/
CHIL-druhn
/tʃˈɪldɹən/
CHIL-druhn
Definition
The plural form of 'child'; refers to more than one young person who is not yet an adult.
Usage & Nuances
'Children' is always plural; the singular is 'child.' Common collocations: 'children's games,' 'schoolchildren.' Do not say 'childrens' (no extra 's') or use for animals—use 'offspring' or 'young' in those cases.
Spanish: niños - niñasPortuguese (BR): criançasPortuguese (PT): criançasChinese (Simplified): 孩子们Chinese (Traditional): 孩子們Hindi: बच्चेArabic: أطفالBengali: শিশুরা - বাচ্চারাRussian: детиJapanese: 子供たちVietnamese: trẻ emKorean: 아이들Turkish: çocuklarUrdu: بچےIndonesian: anak-anak
Example Sentences
The children are playing in the park.
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Parents love their children.
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The school has 300 children.
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All the children started laughing at the joke.
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The museum offers free entry for children under 12.
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My sister has three children, and they’re all very different.
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