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
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. [from 16th c.]
spielen
(intransitive) To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.
herumspielen
(intransitive) To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.
What does "toy" mean?
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noun An object made for a child (or sometimes an adult) to play with.
"The puppy chewed its favourite toy until the squeaker finally stopped working."
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verb To handle, play with, or fiddle with something idly, without serious purpose.
"He sat toying with his keys while he waited for the interview to start."
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adjective Describing something small, simplified, or not built for serious real-world use.
"He built a toy model of the engine to test the idea."
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toy in a sentence
- The puppy chewed its favourite toy until the squeaker finally stopped working.
- The kids spent the afternoon building towers with their toys.
- He sat toying with his keys while he waited for the interview to start.
- She toyed with her fork instead of eating.
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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 puppy chewed its favourite toy until the squeaker finally stopped working." 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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