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, sport, or play an instrument(activity, games, music)
a.to participate in a game or sport
Die Kinder spielen im Garten Fußball.—The children are playing soccer in the garden.
b.to perform music on an instrument
Sie spielt jeden Tag Klavier.—She plays the piano every day.
2.to perform a role in a play or film(theater, roles)
a.to act as a character
Er spielt die Hauptrolle in dem neuen Film.—He plays the leading role in the new movie.
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.
