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 kids spent the afternoon building towers with their toys."
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verb To handle, play with, or fiddle with something idly, without serious purpose.
"She toyed with her fork instead of eating."
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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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