Cool MateMeaning of Kindergarten
a school or class to prepare children aged five for school
In simple words: A school for young children, usually ages 4 to 6, before they go to first grade.
Kindergarten in a sentence
- his first day at kindergarten
- James is in kindergarten now, but he's moving up to infant school this autumn.
- She teaches reading to students in kindergarten.
- She was still attending kindergarten at Assumption School.
- their plans for Hannah to start all-day kindergarten
How to use Kindergarten
Used commonly in the US and some other countries to refer to the first stage of formal education. It's appropriate in educational contexts but may be less familiar in regions without a kindergarten system.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Kindergarten sounds like 'kind' and 'garden'—imagine a garden where kind children grow and learn.
Related words
Collocations with Kindergarten
Opposites of Kindergarten
- high school
- university
- college
- adult education
Common mistakes with Kindergarten
- Confused with 'preschool', which may refer to a broader range of early childhood education.
- Spelling errors such as 'kindergarden' instead of 'kindergarten'.
Kindergarten appears in
Kindergarten in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
روضة أطفال
مدرسة للأطفال الصغار، عادةً من سن 4 إلى 6 سنوات، قبل ذهابهم إلى الصف الأول.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কিন্ডারগার্টেন
ছোট বাচ্চাদের জন্য একটি স্কুল, সাধারণত ৪ থেকে ৬ বছর বয়সীরা প্রথম শ্রেণীতে যাওয়ার আগে এখানে পড়ে।
- GermanDeutsch
Kindergarten
Eine Schule für kleine Kinder, normalerweise im Alter von 4 bis 6 Jahren, bevor sie in die erste Klasse kommen.
- SpanishEspañol
Kindergarten
Una escuela para niños pequeños, generalmente de 4 a 6 años, antes de que vayan al primer grado.
- Persianفارسی
مهدکودک
مدرسهای برای کودکان کوچک، معمولاً در سنین ۴ تا ۶، قبل از رفتن به کلاس اول.
- FrenchFrançais
Maternelle
Une école pour les jeunes enfants, généralement âgés de 4 à 6 ans, avant qu'ils n'entrent en première année.
- Hindiहिन्दी
किंडरगार्टन
छोटे बच्चों के लिए एक स्कूल, आमतौर पर 4 से 6 साल के, इससे पहले कि वे पहली कक्षा में जाएं।
- ItalianItaliano
Scuola materna
Una scuola per bambini piccoli, di solito dai 4 ai 6 anni, prima che inizino la prima elementare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Jardim de infância
Uma escola para crianças pequenas, geralmente de 4 a 6 anos, antes de irem para o primeiro ano.
- RussianРусский
Детский сад
Школа для маленьких детей, обычно от 4 до 6 лет, перед тем как они пойдут в первый класс.
- Urduاردو
کِیندرگارٹن
چھوٹے بچوں کے لیے ایک اسکول، عام طور پر 4 سے 6 سال کی عمر کے، اس سے پہلے کہ وہ پہلی جماعت میں جائیں۔
- Chinese中文
幼儿园
一种学校，通常是给4到6岁的孩子上的，在他们上一年级之前。
More words like Kindergarten
- Preschool
- Nursery
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- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Kindergarten
What does Kindergarten mean?
A school for young children, usually ages 4 to 6, before they go to first grade.
What is the definition of Kindergarten?
a school or class to prepare children aged five for school
How do you use Kindergarten in a sentence?
his first day at kindergarten
Can you give another example of Kindergarten?
James is in kindergarten now, but he's moving up to infant school this autumn.
What are synonyms for Kindergarten?
Common alternatives include preschool, nursery, early childhood education, pre-K.
What is the opposite of Kindergarten?
Opposite meanings include high school, university, college, adult education.
What words go with Kindergarten?
It commonly pairs with all-day, full-day, half-day, enter, start, attend, classroom, class, children, at kindergarten, in kindergarten, all-day, full-day, half-day, enter, start, attend, classroom, class, children, at kindergarten, in kindergarten.
What are common mistakes when using Kindergarten?
Confused with 'preschool', which may refer to a broader range of early childhood education. Spelling errors such as 'kindergarden' instead of 'kindergarten'.
How do you pronounce Kindergarten?
US: /["/ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɪndəɡɑːtn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Kindergarten?
Used commonly in the US and some other countries to refer to the first stage of formal education. It's appropriate in educational contexts but may be less familiar in regions without a kindergarten system.
What CEFR level is Kindergarten?
"Kindergarten" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.