die Vorschule
Translation
preschool, nursery school, kindergarten
Examples
Mein Kind geht in die Vorschule.
My child goes to preschool.
In der Vorschule lernen Kinder spielerisch.
In preschool, children learn through play.
Grammar Patterns
to go to preschool My daughter now goes to preschool.
to be in preschool The children are in preschool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kindergarten, Kita (Kindertagesstätte - daycare center)
Etymology
From 'Vor-' (before) and 'Schule' (school). It literally means 'before-school'.
Memory Tips
The word itself is the hint: it's the school you go to 'before' (vor) the main 'school' (Schule).