Spielzeug /ʃpˈiːltsɔøk/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "toy".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Freizeitfahren und Spielzeug

Source term
toy
Translation
Spielzeug
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "das".

Dictionary form Spielzeug
Article das
Gender/article class neuter
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + das Spielzeug
Examples
Das ist das Spielzeug.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Freizeitfahren und Spielzeug.

Example Sentences

Das Spielzeug-Freizeit macht Spaß.

English: The toy-leisure is fun.

A1 · Leisure Driving and Toys

Das Baby spielt mit einem kleinen Spielzeug.

English: The baby plays with a small toy.

A1 · sportsAndLeisure

Ihr Lieblingsspielzeug ist ein Teddybär.

English: Her favourite toy is a teddy bear.

A1 · sportsAndLeisure

Ich gebe ihm ein neues Spielzeug.

English: I give him a new toy.

A1 · sportsAndLeisure

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