German word

Kinderwagen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɪndɐˌvaːgn̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstroller

Example

Die Mutter schob den Kinderwagen durch den Park.

The mother pushed the stroller through the park.

Illustration for Kinderwagen (stroller)

More examples

Der Kinderwagen lässt sich leicht zusammenklappen.

The stroller can be folded up easily.

Core concept

A child's pushchair that can carry a baby lying down or an older child sitting up.

Common phrases

  • einen Kinderwagen schieben

    push a stroller

  • den Kinderwagen zusammenklappen

    fold up the stroller

  • den Kinderwagen abstellen

    park the stroller

Similar words

Buggy: A compact, lightweight stroller made for easy folding and carrying.
Kombikinderwagen: A multifunctional stroller that switches between a carrycot and a seat.
Liegewanne: A deep, flat-bottomed attachment designed for a baby to lie in.
Babytrage: A portable fabric carrier that holds a baby close to the chest or back.

Definition in German

Ein Kinderwagen ist ein Kindertransportmittel mit Rädern, oft mit einer Liegefläche oder einem Sitz, das von einer erwachsenen Person geschoben wird.

Word origin

The word combines Kinder, meaning children, with Wagen, meaning wagon or carriage, and names a vehicle used to transport children.

Usage tips

  • German Kinderwagen covers both pram and stroller uses, while Buggy often refers to a lighter stroller designed mainly for a seated child.

Related words

  • Kinderwagenaufsatzstroller attachmentnoun
  • Kinderwagenverdeckstroller canopynoun
  • kinderwagentauglichstroller-compatibleadjective

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