childhood — the period of time when someone is a child
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the period of time when someone is a child
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
Korean meaning: 어린 시절, 유년기, 아동기
Korean pronunciation: 차일드-후드 (강세: 차일드)
Example Sentences
- My childhood was spent mostly playing video games and avoiding vegetables.
- During his childhood, he wanted to become a superhero when he grew up.
- She often talks about her childhood when cookies were medicine and bedtime was punishment.
childhood
NOUN//ˈtʃaɪldhʊd//
the period of time when someone is a child
The magical time of childhood
In this neighborhood, childhood happiness has greater likelihood
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'cild(아이)'와 'hood(상태, 시기)'가 합쳐져서 만들어진 단어입니다. 'hood'는 'brotherhood(형제애)', 'motherhood(모성)'처럼 특정 상태나 시기를 나타내는 접미사로 사용됩니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My childhood was spent mostly playing video games and avoiding vegetables.”
“During his childhood, he wanted to become a superhero when he grew up.”
“She often talks about her childhood when cookies were medicine and bedtime was punishment.”
“His childhood experiences shaped his personality as an adult.”
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