noun

en spelare

player

En person som deltar i en lek, sport eller ett spel.

Swedish word: spelare

English definition: "Spelare" means player in English. It typically refers to a person who participates in a game, sport, or other competitive activity.

Usage:

  • A player in sports (like a football player).
  • Someone who plays a musical instrument can sometimes be called "spelare" as well.
  • In a gaming context, it means someone who plays video games or board games.

Similar words:

  • deltagare (participant) – "Deltagare" is broader and means anyone who takes part in an event, not necessarily a player in a game.
  • idrottare (athlete/sports player) – More specific to athletes, often with a higher degree of athletic skill or professionalism than "spelare".

Summary:

  • Spelare: player (general term for someone playing a game or sport).
  • Broader and more general than idrottare and more specific than deltagare.

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Examples

Hon är en bra spelare i laget.noun

She is a good player on the team.

Många spelare väntade länge på sin tur.noun

Many players waited a long time for their turn.

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