spielen
play
take part in a game
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What's the difference between spielen / abspielen / vorspielen / spielen lassen / ein Spiel machen / eine Rolle spielen
To play back a recording, video, or music; not to take part in a game.
To perform something for someone, for example on an instrument, or to demonstrate a skill; it can also mean to pretend.
To let someone play; it is about giving permission, not taking part yourself.
Informally: to play a game or have a match; it sounds more conversational and less precise than simply spielen.
To be important or matter; this is usually not about literal playing.
To act in theater, perform a role on stage; it refers to acting.
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How to pronounce spielen and what this word means
spielen means play. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce spielen
[ˈʃpiːlən]
spielen translation
play
spielen examples
Die Kinder spielen im Garten.
spielen transcription
[ˈʃpiːlən]
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spielen meaning: what does it mean?
an einem Spiel zur Unterhaltung oder im Wettkampf teilnehmen
spielen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
spielen is pronounced as [ˈʃpiːlən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
spielen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Kinder spielen im Garten. Translation: Дети играют в саду.
Is spielen part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, spielen (play) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is spielen part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, spielen (play) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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