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