NOUN
Spiel/ʃpiːl/game; match; play
Spiel is a German noun that means game, match, or play. It is pronounced /ʃpiːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Spiele".
Definitions
1.structured activity or pastime with rules, engaged in for entertainment or competition(activity; leisure)
a.an individual recreation or competitive activity
Die Kinder spielen ein Spiel im Garten.—The children are playing a game in the garden.
b.an organized sporting event or match
Das Fußballspiel beginnt um 18 Uhr.—The soccer match starts at 6 p.m.
2.an acting performance or dramatic play(performance; theater)
a.a staged theatrical work
Ich habe gestern ein berühmtes Spiel im Theater gesehen.—I saw a famous play at the theater yesterday.
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, match, or play. 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.
