spielen
play
take part in a game
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spielen synonyms
What's the difference between spielen / abspielen / vorspielen / spielen lassen / ein Spiel machen / eine Rolle spielen
To take part in a game together with others, as one of the players.
Willst du mitspielen?
Хочешь поиграть с нами?
To play back a recording, video, or music; not to take part in a game.
Kannst du das Lied noch einmal abspielen?
Можешь ещё раз включить эту песню?
To perform something for someone, for example on an instrument, or to demonstrate a skill; it can also mean to pretend.
Kannst du uns das Stück vorspielen?
Можешь сыграть нам это произведение?
To let someone play; it is about giving permission, not taking part yourself.
Die Mutter lässt die Kinder im Garten spielen.
Мама позволяет детям играть в саду.
Informally: to play a game or have a match; it sounds more conversational and less precise than simply spielen.
Wollen wir nach dem Mittagessen ein Spiel machen?
Хотим после обеда сыграть в игру?
To be important or matter; this is usually not about literal playing.
Beim Ergebnis spielt das Wetter eine große Rolle.
В результате погода играет большую роль.
To act in theater, perform a role on stage; it refers to acting.
Die Kinder spielen Theater in der Schule.
Дети играют в театре в школе.
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How to pronounce spielen and what this word means
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
spielen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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.
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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