das Kinderspielzeug
children's toy
A toy intended for children and used for playing.
EXAMPLE
Das Kinderspielzeug liegt überall im Kinderzimmer herum.
The children's toys are scattered all over the children's room.
das Kinderspielzeug
children's toy
das Kinderspielzeug, die Kinderspielzeuge
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kinderspielzeug, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kinderspielzeuge |
| genitive | des Kinderspielzeugs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kinderspielzeug | die Kinderspielzeuge |
| accusative | das Kinderspielzeug | die Kinderspielzeuge |
| dative | dem Kinderspielzeug | den Kinderspielzeugen |
| genitive | des Kinderspielzeugs des Kinderspielzeuges | der Kinderspielzeuge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Kinderspielzeug' (children's toy) is made up of 'Kinder' (children) and 'Spielzeug' (toy). The base word 'Spielzeug' determines the article: just as 'das Spielzeug' (the toy) is neuter, the word is 'das Kinderspielzeug' (the children's toy). 'Kinder' specifies the target group.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Kinderspielzeug liegt noch in der Verpackung.
The new children's toy is still in its packaging.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'kaufen' (to buy), 'aufräumen' (to tidy up), 'verschenken' (to give away), and 'wegwerfen' (to throw away) frequently occur with 'Kinderspielzeug' (children's toy). Adjectives such as 'robust' (sturdy), 'altersgerecht' (age-appropriate), and 'sicher' (safe) are also often used with it.
EXAMPLE
Die Eltern kaufen robustes Kinderspielzeug für den Garten.
The parents are buying sturdy children's toys for the garden.
Product information
In product descriptions and on packaging, 'Kinderspielzeug' (children's toy) is often accompanied by information about age, materials, or safety. Typical details refer, for example, to the recommended age group.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Verpackung des Kinderspielzeugs steht: „Geeignet ab drei Jahren.“
The children's toy's packaging says: 'Suitable for ages three and up.'
In real life
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