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amusement park
A large, commercially operated area with rides such as roller coasters and carousels, shows, and other attractions for the entertainment and enjoyment of visitors.
Am Wochenende fahren wir mit den Kindern in den Vergnügungspark.
At the weekend, we're going to the amusement park with the children.
The word consists of 'Vergnügen' (pleasure, fun) and 'Park' (park). The linking element 'ungs' connects the two parts. So a 'Vergnügungspark' is literally a park dedicated to amusement.
Der Name des Parks verspricht pures Vergnügen für die ganze Familie.
The name of the park promises pure enjoyment for the whole family.
Pay attention to the case after the preposition 'in': you go 'in den Vergnügungspark' (into the amusement park; accusative for direction), but you are 'im Vergnügungspark' (in the amusement park; dative for location).
Morgen fahren wir in den neuen Vergnügungspark.
Tomorrow we're going to the new amusement park.
Typical verbs are 'einen Vergnügungspark besuchen' (to visit an amusement park) or 'in einen Vergnügungspark gehen/fahren' (to go/drive to an amusement park). The main attractions you find there are 'Achterbahnen' (roller coasters), 'Karussells' (carousels), and 'Shows' (shows).
Die Kinder wollen unbedingt mit der neuen Achterbahn im Vergnügungspark fahren.
The children absolutely want to ride the new roller coaster at the amusement park.
fair
'die Kirmes' and 'der Vergnügungspark' both have to do with leisure, rides, and fun. A Kirmes is usually a temporary festival, often once a year in a city or village. A Vergnügungspark is a large permanent site that is open for longer periods or regularly and has many attractions. The words can be confused because there may be carousels or roller coasters in both places. In practical terms: a Kirmes comes to a town for a short time; a Vergnügungspark stays in a fixed location.
Nach der Prüfung fährt die Klasse in einen Vergnügungspark mit großen Achterbahnen.
After the exam, the class is going to an amusement park with big roller coasters.
Die Kirmes auf dem Marktplatz dauert nur bis Sonntag.
The fair on the market square only lasts until Sunday.