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playing

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

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verb

Spielen, sich vergnügen

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Examples :

"They played long and hard."

Sie haben lange und hart gespielt.

entertainment action game sport

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verb

Spielen, mitspielen

To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

Examples :

"He plays on three teams"

Er spielt in drei Mannschaften.

sport game entertainment action

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verb

Liebe machen, sich vergnügen

To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Examples :

"After a romantic dinner, they went upstairs, eager for some playing. "

Nach einem romantischen Abendessen gingen sie nach oben, begierig darauf, sich zu vergnügen.

sex human action

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verb

Spielen, darstellen

To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

Examples :

"She is playing the role of Juliet in the school play. "

Sie spielt die Rolle der Julia in dem Schultheaterstück.

entertainment literature stage art

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verb

Spielen, aufführen

(heading) To produce music or theatre.

Examples :

"The orchestra is playing Mozart tonight at the concert hall. "

Das Orchester spielt heute Abend Mozart in der Konzerthalle.

music entertainment

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verb

Sich verhalten

(heading) To behave in a particular way.

Examples :

""He was playing the victim to get sympathy from his classmates." "

Er spielte die Opferrolle, um Mitleid von seinen Klassenkameraden zu bekommen.

character attitude action

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verb

Spielen, agieren

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

Examples :

"He played the torch beam around the room."

Er ließ den Lichtstrahl der Taschenlampe im Raum herumspielen.

action function machine process technology

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verb

Sich hin und her bewegen

To move to and fro.

Examples :

"The windshield wipers were playing back and forth across the wet glass. "

Die Scheibenwischer bewegten sich auf der nassen Scheibe hin und her.

action sport entertainment

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verb

Spielen, agieren

To put in action or motion.

Examples :

"to play a trump in a card game"

einen Trumpf in einem Kartenspiel ausspielen

action game sport entertainment

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verb

Ausspielen

To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

Examples :

"The fisherman was carefully playing the large marlin for over an hour, slowly reeling it in. "

Der Fischer spielte den großen Marlin über eine Stunde lang vorsichtig aus und holte ihn langsam ein.

fish sport nautical

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verb

Täuschen, betrügen

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Examples :

"You played me!"

Du hast mich getäuscht!

business finance moral character

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noun

Aufführung, Wiedergabe

(gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.

Examples :

"The Saturday morning playing of the school's new band was a great success. "

Die Samstagmorgen-Aufführung der neuen Schulband war ein großer Erfolg.

entertainment music