VERB
spielen/ˈʃpiːlən/to play
spielen is a German verb that means to play. It is pronounced /ˈʃpiːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "spielte" and the past participle is "gespielt".
Definitions
1.to engage in a game or play(activity, leisure)
a.to participate in an organized game (especially as a child)
Die Kinder spielen im Garten.—The children are playing in the garden.
b.to play a board game, card game, or similar
Wir spielen heute Abend Karten.—We are playing cards tonight.
2.to play an instrument or perform (as an actor, musician)(music, performing arts)
a.to play a musical instrument
Er spielt Klavier.—He plays the piano.
b.to perform (theatre, film, etc.)
Sie spielt die Hauptrolle im Film.—She plays the lead role in the film.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | spielen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spiele |
| Present (du) | spielst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spielt |
| Preterite (ich) | spielte |
| Participle II | gespielt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spielte |
| Imperative (singular) | spiel |
| Imperative (plural) | spielt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "spielen" mean in English?
- "spielen" means to play. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "spielen"?
- "spielen" is pronounced /ˈʃpiːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "spielen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "spielen" is "gespielt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "spielen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "spielen" becomes "spielte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "spielen"?
- "spielen" is a verb in German.
