🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Kindertagesstätte

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kindertagesstätte

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Childcare/ˈtʃaɪld.kɛər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Kindertagesstätte bietet viele Aktivitäten für Kinder an."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of taking care of children, especially while their parents are at work.

    "She works in childcare, providing a safe environment for toddlers."
  2. 2

    Services or facilities that provide care for children.

    "The new childcare center offers flexible hours for working parents."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'childcare' is a compound word formed from 'child' and 'care'. 'Child' originates from the Old English 'cild', which has Germanic roots, while 'care' comes from the Old English 'caru', meaning 'sorrow' or 'anxiety'. Over time, 'childcare' has evolved to refer specifically to the care and supervision of children.

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