play in German
play in German is Spiel, Spielzug, Zug — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
play in German
Spiel
Spielzug
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
Zug
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
Theaterstück
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
Bühnenstück
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
Bühnenwerk
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
spielen
vormachen
To give a false appearance of being; to pretend to be.
vorspielen
To give a false appearance of being; to pretend to be.
abspielen
täuschen
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
hinters Licht führen
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
verarschen
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
What does "play" mean?
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verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
"The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
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verb To take part in a sport or game.
"She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
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verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
"He plays the guitar in a local band."
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verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
"She played the lead role in the school production."
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play in a sentence
- The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
- Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
- She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
- Do you want to play football with us after school?
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What is "play" in German?
"play" in German is Spiel, Spielzug, Zug. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
How do you use "play" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In German, "play" is Spiel, Spielzug, Zug.
Are there other ways to say "play" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "play": Spiel, Spielzug, Zug, Theaterstück, Bühnenstück, Bühnenwerk.
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