spielen
to play
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃpiːlən/
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Cultural Note
'Spielen' covers both playing games and playing instruments. Board games are hugely popular in Germany — the annual 'Spiel' fair in Essen is the world's largest board game convention.
📝 Example Sentences
Die Kinder spielen im Garten.
The children are playing in the garden.
Spielst du ein Instrument?
Do you play an instrument?