kind
word
/ˈkaɪnd/
KYND
/kˈaɪnd/
KYND
Definition
Having a gentle, caring, and helpful nature towards others; also refers to a group or category of similar things.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as an adjective describing someone's behavior and as a noun meaning a type or category. Common collocations include 'kind person', 'kind words', and phrases like 'what kind of...'. Often confused with 'nice'; 'kind' implies deeper caring.
Spanish: amable - tipo - clasePortuguese (BR): amável - tipo - classePortuguese (PT): amável - tipo - classeChinese (Simplified): 友善的 - 种类 - 类型Chinese (Traditional): 友善的 - 種類 - 類型Hindi: दयालु - प्रकार - किस्मArabic: لطيف - نوع - صنفBengali: দয়ালু - সদয় (adjective) - ধরনের (noun)Russian: добрый (прилагательное) - вид (существительное)Japanese: 親切な（形容詞） - 種類（名詞）Vietnamese: tốt bụng (tính từ) - loại (danh từ)Korean: 친절한(형용사) - 종류(명사)Turkish: nazik (sıfat) - tür (isim)Urdu: مہربان (صفت) - قسم (اسم)Indonesian: baik hati (adjective) - jenis (noun)
Example Sentences
What kind of fruit do you like?
basic
They spoke very kind words to the sick child.
basic
She is a very kind teacher who helps every student.
basic
Thanks for being so kind and helping me with my homework.
natural
He's the kind of person who always listens and understands.
natural
Can you tell me what kind of music you like?
natural