spel /spˈɛl/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "game".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Lichamelijke activiteit en sport

Source term
game
Translation
spel
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "het".

Dictionary form spel
Article het
Gender/article class neuter (het-word)
Regular/likely plural spels
Diminutive speltje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + het spel
Examples
Dit is het spel.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Lichamelijke activiteit en sport.

Example Sentences

We spelen vandaag een spel.

English: We play a game today.

A1 · Physical Activity and Sports

We spelen een leuk spel op het feest.

English: We play a fun game at the party.

A1 · toys

Haar favoriete spel is schaken.

English: Her favourite game is chess.

A1 · toys

Het spel is nu voorbij.

English: The game is over now.

A1 · toys

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