Het spel
Example: Wij spelen het spel met onze vrienden.
Definition
"Het spel" refers to a game or an activity involving rules and players, often intended for entertainment or competition. It is commonly used to describe structured play, such as board games, sports, or other recreational activities involving participants.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het spel" literally means "the game." "Spel" comes from the Old Dutch word 'spel,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots related to play or amusement. Did you know? The concept of "spel" has been part of Dutch culture for centuries, reflecting the importance of play in social and communal life.
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"Het spel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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