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spielen

play

Meaning of spielen

take part in a game

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German[ˈʃpiːlən]
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spielen belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between spielen / abspielen / vorspielen / spielen lassen / ein Spiel machen / eine Rolle spielen

🇩🇪German
spielen

To take part in a game together with others, as one of the players.

A1Often

Willst du mitspielen?

Хочешь поиграть с нами?

A
🇩🇪German
abspielen

To play back a recording, video, or music; not to take part in a game.

A1Often

Kannst du das Lied noch einmal abspielen?

Можешь ещё раз включить эту песню?

V
🇩🇪German
vorspielen

To perform something for someone, for example on an instrument, or to demonstrate a skill; it can also mean to pretend.

A1Often

Kannst du uns das Stück vorspielen?

Можешь сыграть нам это произведение?

S
🇩🇪German
spielen lassen

To let someone play; it is about giving permission, not taking part yourself.

A1Often

Die Mutter lässt die Kinder im Garten spielen.

Мама позволяет детям играть в саду.

E
🇩🇪German
ein Spiel machen

Informally: to play a game or have a match; it sounds more conversational and less precise than simply spielen.

A1Rarely

Wollen wir nach dem Mittagessen ein Spiel machen?

Хотим после обеда сыграть в игру?

E
🇩🇪German
eine Rolle spielen

To be important or matter; this is usually not about literal playing.

A1Very Often

Beim Ergebnis spielt das Wetter eine große Rolle.

В результате погода играет большую роль.

T
🇩🇪German
Theater spielen

To act in theater, perform a role on stage; it refers to acting.

A1Often

Die Kinder spielen Theater in der Schule.

Дети играют в театре в школе.

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spielen translation: play. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce spielen

[ˈʃpiːlən]

spielen translation

play

spielen transcription

[ˈʃpiːlən]

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spielen meaning: what does it mean?

an einem Spiel zur Unterhaltung oder im Wettkampf teilnehmen

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spielen is pronounced as [ˈʃpiːlən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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.

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