verb
spielen
játszani
Etwas tun, das Spaß macht, oft mit anderen zusammen, zum Beispiel mit Spielzeug oder bei einem Sport.
The German word "spielen" is a verb meaning "to play." It comes from the noun "Spiel," which means "game" or "play."
Meaning of the root word:
- Spiel = game, play
Similar words:
- mitmachen (to participate)
- agieren (to act)
- wetteifern (to compete)
Differences:
- spielen emphasizes engaging in a game or playful activity.
- mitmachen focuses on participation but not necessarily playfulness.
- agieren is more formal, often meaning to act or take action.
- wetteifern stresses competition rather than just playing.
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Examples
Sie spielen gemeinsam im Park.verb
Ők együtt játszanak a parkban.
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