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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.
amusement park
Freizeitpark and Vergnügungspark both refer to a commercial site with rides and other entertainment. Freizeitpark is now the more common, more neutral term, while Vergnügungspark sounds somewhat more traditional or places greater emphasis on enjoyment. In everyday use, Freizeitpark is usually the better fit, but both words are understandable and possible.
Auf dem Plakat wird ein traditioneller Vergnügungspark mit Achterbahnen und Shows angekündigt.
The poster announces a traditional amusement park with roller coasters and shows.
Am Samstag besuchen wir einen Freizeitpark mit Achterbahnen und Shows.
On Saturday, we are visiting an amusement park with roller coasters and shows.
