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Spiel

game

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Meaning of Spiel

activity with rules done for fun

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German/ʃpiːl/
game
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Spiel synonyms

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What's the difference between Spiel / Spielerei / Partie / Match / Spielchen / Theaterstück

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Spiel

game — activity with rules done for fun

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Spielerei

A small, not very serious activity; something playful or trivial with little real result.

A1Often

Die ganze Sache war nur eine Spielerei.

Всё это было всего лишь баловством.

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Partie

A match or a single game in a competition.

A1Often

Wir spielen heute Abend eine Partie Schach.

Сегодня вечером мы сыграем партию в шахматы.

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Match

A sports match, usually between two teams or players.

A1Very Often

Das Match beginnt um acht Uhr.

Матч начинается в восемь часов.

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Spielchen

A little game; often with a nuance of unserious behavior, trickery, or manipulation.

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Ich habe keine Lust auf deine Spielchen.

Мне не хочется участвовать в твоих игрочках.

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Theaterstück

A play, a dramatic work written for the stage.

A1Very Often

Das Theaterstück dauert zwei Stunden.

Пьеса длится два часа.

A
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Aufführung

A performance or staging on a stage.

A1Very Often

Die Aufführung war sehr erfolgreich.

Представление прошло очень успешно.

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Wettkampf

A competition or contest aimed at winning.

A1Often

Der Wettkampf war sehr spannend.

Соревнование было очень захватывающим.

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Versuch

An attempt to do something; not necessarily a game.

A1Very Often

Das war mein erster Versuch.

Это была моя первая попытка.

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Trick

A trick, a clever or deceptive move.

A1Very Often

Der Trick war leicht zu erkennen.

Эту уловку было легко распознать.

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Runde

A round or stage in a game or competition.

A1Often

In der dritten Runde hat er verloren.

В третьем раунде он проиграл.

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Wettbewerb

A contest or competition between participants.

A1Often

Der Wettbewerb ist für alle offen.

Конкурс открыт для всех.

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Turnier

A tournament: a series of games or contests.

A1Often

Das Turnier findet im Sommer statt.

Турнир проходит летом.

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How to pronounce Spiel and what this word means

Spiel translation: game. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Spiel

/ʃpiːl/

Spiel translation

game

Spiel transcription

/ʃpiːl/

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Spiel meaning: what does it mean?

Tätigkeit mit Regeln, die zum Spaß gemacht wird

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