English–German

“toy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpiːlˌt͡sɔʏ̯k/

Example

Das Kind spielt mit dem Spielzeug.

The child is playing with the toy.

Illustration for Spielzeug (toy)

How to say “toy” in German

“Toy” in German is Spielzeug.

A set of child-oriented play objects such as figures, puzzles, construction pieces, and toy animals.

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

Example sentences with Spielzeug

Im Laden wählte sie ein buntes Spielzeug aus.

In the shop, she chose a colorful toy.

Tips for using Spielzeug

  • The broader retail term Spielwaren means toy goods or toys as merchandise, whereas Spielzeug commonly names the objects themselves.

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