das Gärtchen
Translation
small garden, little garden
Examples
Wir haben ein Gärtchen hinter dem Haus.
We have a small garden behind the house.
Die Kinder spielen im Gärtchen.
The children are playing in the little garden.
Grammar Patterns
a small garden (noun phrase) They have a small garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kleiner Garten; Antonyms: Park, großer Garten (large garden)
Etymology
From 'Garten' (garden) + the diminutive suffix '-chen', meaning 'little garden'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-chen' makes things small and cute in German, and always makes the noun neuter (das). Think of a 'Mädchen' (girl) in a 'Gärtchen'.