🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Kindertagesstätte

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkɪndɐˌtaːɡəsˌʃtɛtə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kindergarten/ˈkɪn.dərˌɡɑːr.tən/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Kinder spielen in der Kindertagesstätte."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A preschool educational establishment for children typically between the ages of four and six.

    "The children played together in the kindergarten, learning social skills and basic concepts."
  2. 2

    An educational approach that emphasizes play-based learning for young children.

    "The kindergarten curriculum focuses on developing creativity and critical thinking through interactive activities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Kindergarten' originates from the German words 'Kinder' meaning 'children' and 'Garten' meaning 'garden'. It was coined in the 19th century by Friedrich Froebel, who established the first kindergarten in Germany, emphasizing the importance of play in early childhood education.

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