die Volksschulkinder
Translation
primary school children, elementary school children
Examples
Die Volksschulkinder spielen auf dem Hof.
The primary school children are playing in the yard.
Früher lernten Volksschulkinder nur das Nötigste.
In the past, primary school children only learned the basics.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as subject The Volksschulkinder are playing outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grundschüler (primary school pupils), Schüler (pupils)
Etymology
Composed of 'Volksschule' (primary school) and 'Kinder' (children). It means 'children of the primary school'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Volks-schul-kinder'. People's-school-children. The meaning is transparent.