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toy in German

toy in German is Spielzeug, spielen, herumspielen — toy means an object made for a child (or sometimes an adult) to play with.

toy in German

Spielzeug
noun
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. [from 16th c.]
spielen
verb
(intransitive) To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.
herumspielen
verb
(intransitive) To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.

What does "toy" mean?

  1. noun An object made for a child (or sometimes an adult) to play with.
    "The kids spent the afternoon building towers with their toys."
  2. verb To handle, play with, or fiddle with something idly, without serious purpose.
    "She toyed with her fork instead of eating."
  3. adjective Describing something small, simplified, or not built for serious real-world use.
    "The prototype was really just a toy version of the final product."
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toy in a sentence

  • The kids spent the afternoon building towers with their toys.
  • He still keeps his old toy soldiers in a box in the attic.
  • She toyed with her fork instead of eating.
  • He's been toying with the idea of moving abroad.

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What is "toy" in German?

"toy" in German is Spielzeug, spielen, herumspielen. toy means: An object made for a child (or sometimes an adult) to play with.

How do you use "toy" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids spent the afternoon building towers with their toys." In German, "toy" is Spielzeug, spielen, herumspielen.

Are there other ways to say "toy" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "toy": Spielzeug, spielen, herumspielen.

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