Children's Day / childhood
der Kindertag, die Kindertage
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Children's Day
A special day on which children are celebrated and attention is drawn to their rights and needs. It is observed on different dates depending on the country.
Zum Kindertag am 1. Juni organisiert die Stadt ein großes Fest für Kinder.
For Children's Day on June 1, the city is organizing a big celebration for children.
childhood
Used only in the plural: the time of one's childhood.
Die beiden Freundinnen kennen sich schon seit Kindertagen.
The two friends have known each other since childhood.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kindertage |
| genitive | des Kindertages |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kindertag | die Kindertage |
| accusative | den Kindertag | die Kindertage |
| dative | dem Kindertag | den Kindertagen |
| genitive | des Kindertages des Kindertags | der Kindertage |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kindertag' (Children's Day) is made up of 'Kinder' (children) and 'Tag' (day). The head word 'Tag' indicates that it refers to a day associated with children; in the plural, 'Kindertage' (childhood days) also refers to the period of childhood.
Am Kindertag besuchen viele Familien gemeinsam ein Fest im Stadtpark.
On Children's Day, many families attend a celebration in the city park together.
'Kindertag' (Children's Day) often occurs with verbs such as 'feiern' (to celebrate), 'organisieren' (to organize), and 'veranstalten' (to hold an event). Phrases with 'zum Kindertag' (for Children's Day) are also very common, especially when talking about gifts and events.
Die Schule veranstaltet zum Kindertag einen Nachmittag mit Spielen und Musik.
For Children's Day, the school is holding an afternoon of games and music.
To indicate when something happens, 'am Kindertag' (on Children's Day) is often used; for occasions or gifts, 'zum Kindertag' (for Children's Day) is common. These two prepositions indicate whether the focus is on the day itself or the occasion.
Am Kindertag besuchen die Kinder ein Theaterstück.
On Children's Day, the children go to see a play.
Zum Kindertag bekam jedes Kind ein kleines Buch.
For Children's Day, each child received a small book.
