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An object made for children or also adults to play with. The word is used almost exclusively in the plural 'Spielwaren' to refer to toys in general.
Das Geschäft verkauft Spielwaren für jedes Alter.
The shop sells toys for every age.
The word is made up of 'Spiel' (game/play) and 'Ware' (goods/merchandise). 'Ware' is a word for products or goods that can be bought. So 'Spielwaren' are literally 'goods for playing'.
Die Spielwaren in diesem Laden sind sehr teuer.
The toys in this shop are very expensive.
This word is almost always used in the plural form 'Spielwaren' (toys). It functions as a collective term for all kinds of toys, similar to 'Lebensmittel' (groceries/food) for food.
Die Spielwaren-Abteilung befindet sich im zweiten Stock.
The toy department is on the second floor.
The word 'Spielwaren' (toys) is often part of compound nouns that refer to the sale of toys. Typical examples are 'Spielwarengeschäft' (toy shop) or 'Spielwarenabteilung' (toy department).
Früher gab es in jeder Stadt ein kleines Spielwarengeschäft.
There used to be a small toy shop in every town.
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Spielzeug is the ordinary term for a single object or for things used for playing in general. Spielware is used almost exclusively in the plural, “Spielwaren,” and sounds particularly associated with commerce or a product range. In everyday situations, Spielzeug is usually appropriate; in a business context, Spielwaren is more suitable.
Das Kaufhaus präsentiert im Erdgeschoss seine neuen Spielwaren.
The department store is showcasing its new toys on the ground floor.
Zum Geburtstag bekam Lena neues Spielzeug für ihr Zimmer.
For her birthday, Lena received new toys for her room.
