der Laufstall
Translation
playpen
Examples
Das Baby spielt sicher im Laufstall.
The baby is playing safely in the playpen.
Wir stellen den Laufstall ins Wohnzimmer.
We are putting the playpen in the living room.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) in den Laufstall setzen to put (sb.) in the playpen She puts the baby in the playpen.
Similar Words
Babygitter (baby gate)
Etymology
Composed of 'Lauf' (run/walk) and 'Stall' (pen/stable). A pen where a baby can learn to walk.
Memory Tips
Think of a small 'Stall' (like for an animal) where a baby can safely 'laufen' (walk around).