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spiel

verb ·

Translation

to play

singular imperative of spielen

  1. singular imperative of spielen form-of, imperative, singular

das Spiel

noun · /ʃpiːl/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German spil, from Old High German spil, from Proto-West Germanic *spil (“dance”).

Translation

  1. a game (instance or way of playing) countable, neuter, strong
  2. gameplay, the experience or act of playing neuter, strong, uncountable

    im Spiel

    at play

  3. leeway; wiggle room figuratively, neuter, strong, uncountable

    Der Personaler sagte mir, beim Gehalt sei noch Spiel nach oben.

    The HR guy told me there was some leeway for a higher salary.

  4. backlash; lash; play; slack neuter, strong, uncountable
  5. military band, marching band Switzerland, neuter, strong

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominative Spiel Spiele
Accusative Spiel Spiele
Dative Spiel Spielen
Genitive Spieles Spiele