primary school age
das Grundschulalter
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primary school age
The stage of life when a child attends primary school, usually between the ages of six and ten.
Im Grundschulalter lernen viele Kinder lesen, schreiben und rechnen.
At primary school age, many children learn to read, write, and do arithmetic.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Grundschulalters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Grundschulalter | – |
| accusative | das Grundschulalter | – |
| dative | dem Grundschulalter | – |
| genitive | des Grundschulalters | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Grundschulalter' (primary school age) consists of 'Grundschul-' (primary school) and 'Alter' (age). The first part comes from 'Grundschule' (primary school), with the final 'e' dropped; the second part indicates that the word refers to a stage of life.
Diese Bücher sind für das Grundschulalter geeignet.
These books are suitable for children of primary school age.
The phrase 'im Grundschulalter' (at primary school age) can indicate when something happens. Placed directly after a word referring to people, such as 'Kinder' (children), it describes their age group.
Meine Tochter hat im Grundschulalter mit dem Klavierspielen angefangen.
My daughter started playing the piano at primary school age.
Der Schwimmkurs richtet sich an Kinder im Grundschulalter.
The swimming course is aimed at children of primary school age.
'Ab dem Grundschulalter' (from primary school age onwards) marks the beginning of a period. 'Bis ins Grundschulalter' (into primary school age) indicates that something continues into this stage of life.
Das Museum bietet Führungen für Kinder ab dem Grundschulalter an.
The museum offers guided tours for children from primary school age onwards.
Manche Kinder behalten ihre Angst vor der Dunkelheit bis ins Grundschulalter.
Some children remain afraid of the dark into primary school age.
