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How to Say ‘The playground’ in German

Der Spielplatz

dair SHPEEL-plats

[dair SHPEEL-plats]

💬 Usage Tip: The final z is said like ts: (SHPEEL-plats). The opening sp is also (shp), as in spielen.

Phrase Breakdown

Der

[dair]

the

Masculine definite article 'the.'

Example

Der Arzt kommt später.

The doctor is coming later.

Spielplatz

[SHPEEL-plats]

playground

A place with equipment for children to play on; masculine noun (der).

Example

Der Spielplatz ist neben der Schule.

The playground is next to the school.

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