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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
noun
Spielzug
noun
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
Zug
noun
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
Theaterstück
noun
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
Bühnenstück
noun
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
Bühnenwerk
noun
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
spielen
verb
vormachen
verb
To give a false appearance of being; to pretend to be.
vorspielen
verb
To give a false appearance of being; to pretend to be.
abspielen
verb
täuschen
verb
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
hinters Licht führen
verb
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
verarschen
verb
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).

What does "play" mean?

  1. verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
    "The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
  2. verb To take part in a sport or game.
    "She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
  3. verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
    "He plays the guitar in a local band."
  4. verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
    "She played the lead role in the school production."

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.
  • He plays the guitar in a local band.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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