der Spielplatz, ¨-e
playground
Ein Ort im Freien, an dem Kinder zusammenkommen, um Spaß zu haben. Dort gibt es oft Schaukeln, Rutschen und Klettergerüste.
The German word "Spielplatz" is a noun that means "playground." It is made up of two parts: "Spiel," which means "play," and "Platz," which means "place" or "site." A "Spielplatz" is a designated area where children can play, typically equipped with various play structures like swings, slides, and climbing equipment.
Similar words include "Kinderspielplatz" (children's playground) and "Freizeitpark" (recreational park). The difference mainly lies in the specificity: "Kinderspielplatz" explicitly refers to a playground for children, while "Freizeitpark" refers to a larger recreational area that may include attractions, rides, and other activities, not solely playgrounds.
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Examples
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Spielplatz.noun
The children are playing on the playground.
Am Spielplatz herrscht reges Treiben.noun
At the playground, there is a lot of activity.
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