der Spielplatz
Translation
playground
Examples
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Spielplatz.
The children are playing at the playground.
Gibt es hier in der Nähe einen Spielplatz?
Is there a playground near here?
Grammar Patterns
to play on ((a playground)) The children are playing on the playground.
Similar Words
der Park (park), die Spielwiese (play meadow)
Etymology
Composed of 'Spiel' (play) and 'Platz' (place, square). Literally a 'play place'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'place' (Platz) specifically for 'play' (Spiel). It's a very direct compound word.