Spelen
Example: De kinderen spelen in het park met hun vrienden.
Definition
"Spelen" means engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious purpose. It often involves children or adults participating in games, sports, or imaginative activities, such as in the phrase 'De kinderen spelen in het park met hun vrienden,' where children are playing in the park with their friends.
Etymology
The Dutch word "spelen" originates from the Old Dutch word 'spēlōn,' related to the German 'spielen' and English 'play.' It stems from the Proto-Germanic '*spelōną,' meaning to perform or amuse oneself. Did you know? The word shares roots with 'spiel,' which means 'game' or 'play' in German, highlighting the playful nature inherent in the term.
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"Spelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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