noun

der Kindergarten, ¨-

kindergarten

Eine Einrichtung, in der kleine Kinder vor der Schule spielen, lernen und betreut werden.

The German word "Kindergarten" is a compound noun made up of "Kinder" (children) and "Garten" (garden). It refers to a childcare facility or preschool that serves as an educational environment for young children, typically aged between three and six, before they begin compulsory education at primary school.

Similar concepts can involve words like "Vorschule" (pre-school), "Krippe" (nursery), and "Kita" (short for "Kindertagesstätte," which refers to a daycare facility).

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Examples

Meine Tochter geht in den Kindergarten.noun

My daughter goes to kindergarten.

Im Kindergarten lernen die Kinder spielerisch.noun

In kindergarten, the children learn through play.

Der Kindergarten ist heute geschlossen.noun

The kindergarten is closed today.

Im Kindergarten lernen die Kinder zu spielen und zu teilen.noun

In the kindergarten, the children learn to play and share.

Im Kindergarten spielen die Kleinen.noun

In kindergarten the little ones are playing.

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