noun
Spielart
variety
The German word "Spielart" is a compound noun made of:
- Spiel (game, play)
- Art (kind, type, manner)
Meaning:
"Spielart" refers to a variant, style, or type of play/game. It can also mean a subgenre or a specific way something is played or performed.
Similar words:
- Variante (variant)
- Spielweise (way of playing)
- Form (form, shape)
Differences:
- Variante emphasizes alternative forms or versions in general.
- Spielweise specifically refers to a manner or style of playing, often more about behavior or technique.
- Spielart tends to highlight a distinct category or sub-type within games or artistic expressions.
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Examples
Welche Spielart hat sich in den letzten Jahren besonders entwickelt?noun
Which variety has developed particularly in recent years?
In diesem Kurs vergleichen wir verschiedene Spielarten miteinander.noun
In this course we compare different varieties with each other.
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