NOUN
Spiel/ʃpiːl/game; play; match
Spiel is a German noun that means game, play, or match. It is pronounced /ʃpiːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Spiele".
Definitions
1.structured activity with rules for enjoyment or competition(activity/recreation)
a.an activity done for fun or entertainment
Die Kinder spielen ein Spiel im Garten.—The children are playing a game in the garden.
2.organised sporting match or contest(sports)
a.an official match or contest between teams or players
Das Spiel beginnt um 18 Uhr im Stadion.—The match begins at 6 p.m. in the stadium.
3.acting or performance (theatrical sense)(theatre/performance)
a.the act of performing on stage
Ihr Spiel auf der Bühne war sehr überzeugend.—Her performance on stage was very convincing.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Spiel | die Spiele |
| Genitive | des Spiels | der Spiele |
| Dative | dem Spiel | den Spielen |
| Accusative | das Spiel | die Spiele |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Spiel" mean in English?
- "Spiel" means game, play, or match. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Spiel"?
- "Spiel" is pronounced /ʃpiːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Spiel" der, die, or das?
- "Spiel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Spiel"?
- The plural of "Spiel" is "Spiele".
- What part of speech is "Spiel"?
- "Spiel" is a noun in German.
