spelen
to play
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈspeː.lən/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch love 'spelletjes' (board games). Family game nights are a tradition, and the Netherlands produces many successful board game designers. 'Voetbal spelen' (playing football/soccer) is the most popular sport. The expression 'het spel spelen' means to play the game, figuratively.
📝 Example Sentences
De kinderen spelen buiten in de tuin.
The children are playing outside in the garden.
Hij speelt gitaar in een band.
He plays guitar in a band.
We hebben gisteren een spelletje gespeeld.
We played a game yesterday.