People all over the world love and enjoy the playground experience. Knowing these different ways to say “playground” can be very helpful for you, when travelling abroad with children.
Here are several ways to say “playground” in different languages. How many do you already know?
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| Language | How to say “playground“ |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | speelgrond |
| Albanian | shesh lojërash |
| Amharic | የመጫወቻ ስፍራ |
| Arabic | ملعب [maleab] |
| Armenian | խաղահրապարակ |
| Azerbaijani | uşaq meydançası |
| Basque | jolastokia |
| Belarusian | дзіцячая пляцоўка |
| Bengali | খেলার মাঠ |
| Bosnian | igralište |
| Bulgarian | игрище |
| Catalan | pati d’esbarjo |
| Cebuano | playground |
| Chichewa | malo osewerera |
| Chinese Simplified | 操场 [cāochǎng] |
| Chinese Traditional | 操場 [cāochǎng] |
| Corsican | campu di ghjocu |
| Croatian | igralište |
| Czech | hřiště |
| Danish | legeplads |
| Dutch | speelplaats |
| English | playground |
| Esperanto | ludejo |
| Estonian | mänguväljak |
| Filipino | palaruan |
| Finnish | leikkikenttä |
| French | Cour de récréation , Aire de jeux |
| Frisian | boarterstún |
| Galician | recreo |
| Georgian | მოედანი |
| German | Spielplatz |
| Greek | παιδική χαρά [paidikí chará] |
| Gujarati | રમતનું મેદાન |
| Haitian Creole | lakou rekreyasyon |
| Hausa | filin wasa |
| Hawaiian | kahua pāʻani |
| Hebrew | גן שעשועים |
| Hindi | खेल का मैदान |
| Hmong | chaw ua si |
| Hungarian | játszótér |
| Icelandic | Leikvöllur |
| Igbo | ama egwuregwu |
| Indonesian | tempat bermain |
| Irish | clós súgartha |
| Italian | terreno di gioco |
| Japanese | 遊び場 |
| Javanese | dolanan |
| Kannada | ಮೈದಾನ |
| Kazakh | ойын алаңы |
| Khmer | សួនកុមារ |
| Kinyarwanda | ikibuga |
| Korean | 운동장 [undongjang] |
| Kurdish (Kurmanji) | cihê lîstikê |
| Kyrgyz | балдар аянтчасы |
| Lao | playground |
| Latin | oculis capti fodere cubilia |
| Latvian | spēļu laukums |
| Lithuanian | žaidimų aikštelė |
| Luxembourgish | Spillplaz |
| Macedonian | игралиште |
| Malagasy | tokotanin-tsekoly |
| Malay | taman permainan |
| Malayalam | കളിസ്ഥലം |
| Maltese | bitħa |
| Maori | papa tākaro |
| Marathi | खेळाच्या मैदानाचीही |
| Mongolian | тоглоомын талбай |
| Myanmar (Burmese) | ကစားကွင်း |
| Nepali | खेल मैदान |
| Norwegian | lekeplass |
| Odia | ଖେଳ ପଡିଆ |
| Pashto | د لوبې ډګر |
| Persian | زمین بازی |
| Polish | plac zabaw |
| Portuguese | Parque infantil |
| Punjabi | ਖੇਡ ਦਾ ਮੈਦਾਨ |
| Romanian | loc de joaca |
| Russian | детская площадка [detskaya ploshchadka] |
| Samoan | malaetaalo |
| Scots Gaelic | raon-cluiche |
| Serbian | игралиште [igralishte] |
| Sesotho | papaling |
| Shona | nhandare |
| Sindhi | راندين جو ميدان |
| Sinhala | ක්රීඩා පිටිය |
| Slovak | detské ihrisko |
| Slovenian | igrišče |
| Somali | ardaagga |
| Spanish | parque infantil |
| Sundanese | tempat kaulinan |
| Swahili | uwanja wa michezo |
| Swedish | lekplats |
| Tajik | майдончаи бозӣ |
| Tamil | விளையாட்டு மைதானத்தின் |
| Tatar | уен мәйданчыгы |
| Telugu | ప్లేగ్రౌండ్ |
| Thai | สนามเด็กเล่น |
| Turkish | oyun alanı |
| Turkmen | oýun meýdançasy |
| Ukrainian | дитячий майданчик [dytyachyy maydanchyk] |
| Urdu | کھیل کے میدان |
| Uyghur | ئويۇن مەيدانى |
| Uzbek | Bolalar maydonchasi |
| Vietnamese | sân chơi |
| Welsh | maes chwarae |
| Xhosa | ibala lokudlala |
| Yiddish | שפּילפּלאַץ |
| Yoruba | ibi isereile |
| Zulu | ebaleni lokudlala |
The Enchanting Origins of Playgrounds
Once upon a time, in the bustling cities of the 19th century, children played in the narrow streets and crowded alleyways, their laughter echoing off the stone walls. But as the cities grew, so did the need for a safe haven where children could frolic freely. This need gave birth to the concept of the playground, a magical place that has since become synonymous with childhood joy.
The Dawn of Play Spaces
The story of the playground begins in Germany in the year 1885, with the creation of “sand gardens” designed for children’s play. However, it was in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1886, that the first formal playground in the United States was established, marking a significant milestone in the history of play spaces.
A Global Tapestry of Play
As playgrounds spread across the world, they took on many names, reflecting the linguistic diversity of their locales. In France, children would race to the ‘Cour de récréation’, while in Japan, the ‘遊び場’ (Asobiba) beckoned with its promise of adventure. In Russia, the ‘детская площадка’ (detskaya ploshchadka) became a hub of activity, and in Spain, the ‘patio de juegos’ was filled with the sounds of play.
The First Purpose-Built Playground
The very first purpose-built playground was not attached to any school but was rather a standalone haven for play. It was constructed in 1859 in Manchester, England, a visionary project aimed at providing children a respite from the urban chaos.
The Evolution of Playgrounds
Over the years, playgrounds have evolved significantly. The early playgrounds were formal, with instructors teaching children how to play. But as time passed, play became more free-form, allowing children’s imaginations to run wild. The materials and designs of playground equipment have also transformed, from the galvanized steel pipes of yesteryear to the modern, safer composites of today1.
The Impact of Playgrounds
Playgrounds have not only provided a space for fun but have also been instrumental in children’s physical and social development. They have become a cornerstone of communities, fostering friendships and creating memories that last a lifetime.
A Legacy of Laughter
The playground, regardless of its name or location, remains a testament to the enduring spirit of childhood. It is a place where children can be children, where they can explore, learn, and grow. As we look back on the origins of the playground, we are reminded of the simple yet profound joy that comes from play.
In conclusion, the playground is more than just a physical space; it is a realm of possibility, a canvas for the imagination, and a cherished chapter in the story of human development. It stands as a symbol of the universal language of play, understood and loved by children and adults alike across the globe.
Reference: https://savingplaces.org/stories/how-we-came-to-play-the-history-of-playgrounds
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