Spiel /ʃpˈiːl/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "game".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Kreatives Erzählen

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

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "das".

Dictionary form Spiel
Article das
Gender/article class neuter
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + das Spiel
Examples
Ich spiele ein game-leisure.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Kreatives Erzählen.

Example Sentences

Ich spiele ein game-leisure.

English: I play a game-leisure.

A1 · Creative Storytelling

Ich spiele ein Spiel mit meinem Bruder.

English: I play a game with my brother.

A1 · Sports And Leisure

Das Spiel ist sehr lang.

English: The game is very long.

A1 · Sports And Leisure

Sie gewinnt das Spiel heute.

English: She wins the game today.

A1 · Sports And Leisure

Wir spielen ein Spiel heute.

English: We play a game today.

A1 · Physical Activity and Sports

Wir spielen auf der Party ein lustiges Spiel.

English: We play a fun game at the party.

A1 · Toys

Ihr Lieblingsspiel ist Schach.

English: Her favourite game is chess.

A1 · Toys

Das Spiel ist jetzt vorbei.

English: The game is over now.

A1 · Toys

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