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plays

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noun

Spiele

Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

Examples :

"Children learn through play."

Kinder lernen durch Spiele.

entertainment game

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noun

Spiel, herumtollen

Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.

Examples :

"This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills."

Diese Art von Spiel hilft den jungen Löwenjungen, ihre Jagdfähigkeiten zu entwickeln.

animal biology nature action environment

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noun

Spielverlauf

The conduct, or course, of a game.

Examples :

"The referee carefully reviews the instant replay to analyze the plays of the football game. "

Der Schiedsrichter überprüft die Zeitlupe sorgfältig, um den Spielverlauf des Footballspiels zu analysieren.

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noun

Spielzüge, Aktionen

An individual's performance in a sport or game.

Examples :

"His play has improved a lot this season."

Seine Spielzüge haben sich in dieser Saison sehr verbessert.

sport game entertainment achievement

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noun

Spielzüge

A short sequence of action within a game.

Examples :

"That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward."

Das war ein großartiger Spielzug des Stürmers der Mudchester Rovers.

game sport entertainment action

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noun

Züge

(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

Examples :

""After careful consideration, Maria made three plays that improved her position in the chess game." "

Nach sorgfältiger Überlegung machte Maria drei Züge, die ihre Position im Schachspiel verbesserten.

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Theaterstücke, Dramen

A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

Examples :

"The school's drama club is rehearsing their new play about friendship. "

Der Theaterclub der Schule probt sein neues Stück über Freundschaft.

literature entertainment art culture

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Theaterstücke, Aufführungen

A theatrical performance featuring actors.

Examples :

"We saw a two-act play in the theatre."

Wir haben uns im Theater ein zweiteiliges Theaterstück angesehen.

entertainment art culture

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Züge, Aktionen

A major move by a business or investor.

Examples :

"ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets."

ABC Widgets unternimmt mit seinem Übernahmeangebot für Acme Sprockets einen Zug auf dem Fahrradmarkt.

business finance economy

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Lagerstätte, Vorkommen

A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

Examples :

"The oil company is exploring the new plays in the Gulf of Mexico. "

Die Ölfirma erkundet die neuen Lagerstätten im Golf von Mexiko.

geology property fuel

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Spielraum, Bewegungsfreiheit

The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.

Examples :

"No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it."

Kein Wunder, dass der Keilriemen rutscht: Es gibt zu viel Spielraum.

technical machine part

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Sexuelle Aktivität, Rollenspiele

Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

Examples :

"The couple's therapist suggested incorporating new plays into their intimate life to rekindle their passion. "

Der Therapeut des Paares schlug vor, neue Rollenspiele in ihr Intimleben zu integrieren, um ihre Leidenschaft neu zu entfachen.

sex entertainment action human

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Wiedergabe, Abspielen

An instance of watching or listening to digital media.

Examples :

""The streaming service keeps a record of your recent plays, so you can easily find the videos you were watching." "

Der Streaming-Dienst speichert eine Aufzeichnung Ihrer letzten Wiedergaben, sodass Sie die Videos, die Sie angesehen haben, leicht finden können.

media entertainment technology

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noun

Abspieltaste

A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

Examples :

""The student carefully selected his song and pressed the plays on the music app." "

Der Schüler wählte sorgfältig sein Lied aus und drückte die Abspieltaste in der Musik-App.

media electronics device technology

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Kampfhandlungen, Kämpfe

(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

Examples :

"The children's sword plays in the backyard often ended with someone pretending to be defeated. "

Die Schwertkämpfe der Kinder im Garten endeten oft damit, dass jemand vorgab, besiegt zu sein.

military war action

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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.

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Liebe machen, sich vergnügen

To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Examples :

"The couple often played in the park late at night. "

Das Paar vergnügte sich oft spät in der Nacht im Park.

sex action human

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verb

Spielt, darstellt

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

Examples :

"She plays the role of Juliet in the school play. "

Sie spielt die Rolle der Julia in dem Schultheaterstück.

entertainment culture art stage

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verb

Spielen, aufführen

(heading) To produce music or theatre.

Examples :

"The school band plays music at every football game. "

Die Schulband spielt bei jedem Footballspiel Musik.

music entertainment culture

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verb

Sich verhalten

(heading) To behave in a particular way.

Examples :

"My brother plays the role of the peacemaker in our family. "

Mein Bruder verhält sich in unserer Familie wie der Friedensstifter.

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verb

Sich bewegen, 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 bewegte den Lichtstrahl der Taschenlampe im Raum herum.

action machine technology function

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verb

Sich hin und her bewegen

To move to and fro.

Examples :

"The light from the streetlamp plays across the curtains as the cars drive by. "

Das Licht der Straßenlaterne bewegt sich hin und her über den Vorhängen, während die Autos vorbeifahren.

action sport entertainment

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verb

Spielt, ausführen

To put in action or motion.

Examples :

"to play a trump in a card game"

einen Trumpf in einem Kartenspiel ausspielen

action entertainment sport game stage

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verb

Ausspielen

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

Examples :

"The fisherman patiently played the hooked trout, reeling it in slowly to avoid breaking the line. "

Der Fischer spielte geduldig mit der gehakt Forelle und holte sie langsam ein, um zu verhindern, dass die Schnur reißt.

fish sport nautical

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Täuschen, betrügen

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Examples :

"You played me!"

Du hast mich getäuscht!

moral business character communication attitude