verb🔗ShareSpielen, sich vergnügenTo act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment."They played long and hard."Sie haben lange und hart gespielt.entertainmentactiongamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpielen, mitspielenTo perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game)."He plays on three teams"Er spielt in drei Mannschaften.sportgameentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLiebe machen, sich vergnügenTo take part in amorous activity; to make love."After a romantic dinner, they went upstairs, eager for some playing. "Nach einem romantischen Abendessen gingen sie nach oben, begierig darauf, sich zu vergnügen.sexhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpielen, darstellenTo act as the indicated role, especially in a performance."She is playing the role of Juliet in the school play. "Sie spielt die Rolle der Julia in dem Schultheaterstück.entertainmentliteraturestageartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpielen, aufführen(heading) To produce music or theatre."The orchestra is playing Mozart tonight at the concert hall. "Das Orchester spielt heute Abend Mozart in der Konzerthalle.musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich verhalten(heading) To behave in a particular way.""He was playing the victim to get sympathy from his classmates." "Er spielte die Opferrolle, um Mitleid von seinen Klassenkameraden zu bekommen.characterattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpielen, agierenTo move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate."He played the torch beam around the room."Er ließ den Lichtstrahl der Taschenlampe im Raum herumspielen.actionfunctionmachineprocesstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich hin und her bewegenTo move to and fro."The windshield wipers were playing back and forth across the wet glass. "Die Scheibenwischer bewegten sich auf der nassen Scheibe hin und her.actionsportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpielen, agierenTo put in action or motion."to play a trump in a card game"einen Trumpf in einem Kartenspiel ausspielenactiongamesportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusspielenTo keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it."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.fishsportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTäuschen, betrügenTo manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone."You played me!"Du hast mich getäuscht!businessfinancemoralcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAufführung, Wiedergabe(gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played."The Saturday morning playing of the school's new band was a great success. "Die Samstagmorgen-Aufführung der neuen Schulband war ein großer Erfolg.entertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
