NOUN
Spielraum/ˈʃpiːlʁaʊ̯m/leeway; scope; margin
Spielraum is a German noun that means leeway, scope, or margin. It is pronounced /ˈʃpiːlʁaʊ̯m/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Spielräume".
Definitions
1.opportunity or space for action or decision; flexibility(fig. freedom or flexibility)
a.freedom in making decisions
Der Chef gibt uns viel Spielraum bei der Gestaltung des Projekts.—The boss gives us a lot of leeway in designing the project.
2.physical space for movement(literal space)
a.spatial room to move
Im neuen Büro haben wir mehr Spielraum als früher.—In the new office we have more space to move than before.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Spielraum | die Spielräume |
| Genitive | des Spielraums | der Spielräume |
| Dative | dem Spielraum | den Spielräumen |
| Accusative | den Spielraum | die Spielräume |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Spielraum" mean in English?
- "Spielraum" means leeway, scope, or margin. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Spielraum"?
- "Spielraum" is pronounced /ˈʃpiːlʁaʊ̯m/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Spielraum" der, die, or das?
- "Spielraum" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Spielraum"?
- The plural of "Spielraum" is "Spielräume".
- What part of speech is "Spielraum"?
- "Spielraum" is a noun in German.
