die Kita
Translation
daycare center, preschool, kindergarten, nursery
Examples
Mein Kind geht in die Kita.
My child goes to the daycare center.
Die Kita macht um 17 Uhr zu.
The daycare center closes at 5 p.m.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the daycare center ((to a place)) Mein Kind geht in die Kita.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kindergarten, Hort
Etymology
It's an abbreviation of 'Kindertagesstätte' (Children's Day Facility).
Memory Tips
Think of a place for 'kids' during the 'Tag' (day). The sound is short and simple, like a child's word.