spielen

Meaning and Usage

"spielen" means "to play" in German. It is used to describe engaging in recreational or leisure activities, particularly games and sports.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "spielen" is a regular verb in German. It is derived from the Old High German word "spielen," which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*spilōną." It is conjugated as follows: ich spiele, du spielst, er/sie/es spielt, wir spielen, ihr spielt, sie spielen.

Comparisons between German and English

The German verb "spielen" corresponds to the English verb "to play."

Example Sentences

Kinder spielen gerne Fußball. (Children enjoy playing soccer.)
Wir spielen nächste Woche Schach. (We are playing chess next week.)

Memory Tips

Remember "spielen" as the German equivalent of "to play" and associate it with recreational activities and games.

Conjugation (for verbs)

ich spiele, du spielst, er/sie/es spielt, wir spielen, ihr spielt, sie spielen