Das Spiel
Example: Das Spiel im Park macht den Kindern viel Spaß.
Definition
"Das Spiel" refers to a game or play activity, often involving rules and interaction, which can be enjoyed for entertainment or amusement. For example, "Das Spiel im Park macht den Kindern viel Spaß" means children have a lot of fun playing the game in the park.
Etymology
The word "das Spiel" comes from Old High German "spil," which means play or game. It has roots in the Proto-Germanic word "spilaz," related to activities involving amusement or performance. Did you know that "Spiel" is connected to the English word "spiel," which originally meant a theatrical performance or a lengthy story?
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"Das Spiel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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