noun
das Brettspiel, -e
board game
The German word "Brettspiel" is a compound noun made of:
- Brett: "board" (a flat piece of wood or similar material)
- Spiel: "game" or "play"
Meaning:
"Brettspiel" means board game, referring to games that are played on a flat surface or board, often with pieces or cards.
Similar words:
- Gesellschaftsspiel (party or social game)
- Kartenspiel (card game)
Differences:
- "Gesellschaftsspiel" emphasizes the social aspect rather than the medium (it can be board games, card games, etc.)
- "Kartenspiel" specifically refers to games played with cards, rather than on a board.
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Examples
Am Wochenende spielen wir ein neues Brettspiel.noun
On the weekend we are playing a new board game.
Gestern haben wir zwei spannende Brettspiele gespielt.noun
Yesterday we played two exciting board games.
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