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Spielen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Spielen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to play", "to game" or "to engage in a game".
Essential properties of "spielen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: spielen
- Simple past: spielte
- Participle: gespielt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "spielen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To engage in a game, sport, or recreational activity"
- Definition: "To perform a playful or recreational activity, often participating in a game or sport."
- Translation(s): to play, to game, to engage in a game
- Synonym(s): zocken, gamblen
- Antonym(s): arbeiten
- Related word(s): Spiel, Spieler
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kinder spielen im Park.
- Wir spielen heute Abend Karten.
- Er spielt jeden Samstag Fußball.
2.) "To perform a role or act in a theatrical production, movie, or show"
- Definition: "To present or act in a play, film, or program."
- Translation(s): to act, to perform, to play a role, to star
- Synonym(s): aufführen, darstellen
- Related word(s): Schauspieler, Theater
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie spielt die Hauptrolle in dem neuen Film.
- Er spielt Hamlet in diesem Theaterstück.
- Die Gruppe spielt ein Stück von Shakespeare.
3.) "To perform music on an instrument"
- Definition: "To play a musical instrument."
- Translation(s): play, perform
- Synonym(s): musizieren
- Related word(s): Musik, Instrument
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er spielt jeden Abend Klavier.
- Sie spielt seit Jahren Geige.
- Die Band spielt heute Abend live.
4.) "To gamble or participate in a lottery"
- Definition: "To participate in a game of chance."
- Translation(s): gamble, play
- Synonym(s): wetten, zocken
- Related word(s): Glücksspiel, Casino
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er spielt regelmäßig im Casino.
- Sie spielt Lotto jede Woche.
- Viele Menschen spielen Poker online.
5.) "To act a part or pretend in a given situation"
- Definition: "To play a role in a specific situation or context, often pretending."
- Translation(s): play, act, pretend
- Synonym(s): vortäuschen, heucheln
- Related word(s): Simulation, Rolle
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er spielt den Ahnungslosen.
- Sie spielt die Besorgte.
- Manchmal spielt er den Clown, um andere zu unterhalten.