English–German

“after-school care” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/hɔɐ̯t/

Example

Ich bringe mein Kind in den Hort.

I take my child to after-school care.

Illustration for Hort (after-school care)

How to say “after-school care” in German

“After-school care” in German is Hort.

A staffed bridge between the school day and home, with children staying there for homework and organized leisure.

Full entry for Hort: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hort

Im Hort nehmen die Kinder an betreuten Aktivitäten teil.

At the after-school care center, the children take part in supervised activities.

Tips for using Hort

  • Hort names organized care mainly for primary-school children, whereas Kindergarten usually serves younger children.

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