Spielen
Example: Die Kinder spielen jeden Nachmittag im Park.
Definition
"spielen" means to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation, typically involving games, sports, or imaginative actions. For example, children play every afternoon in the park, showing the active and joyful nature of "spielen."
Etymology
The word "spielen" comes from Old High German "spilōn," which means to play or perform. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, all referring to playful or performative actions. Did you know "spielen" shares roots with the English word "spiel," originally meaning a lively or entertaining talk?
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"Spielen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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