No. 10,238 in German
play
The German word "play" translates to **"spielen"** in English, meaning to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation, or to perform a role in theater or music.
In a sentence
Ich spiele jeden Samstag Fußball mit meinen Freunden.
I play soccer every Saturday with my friends.
Here, 'play' refers to participating in a sport or a physical activity.
Das Theaterstück, das sie aufführen, spielt im alten Rom.
The play they are performing is set in ancient Rome.
In this context, 'play' relates to a theatrical performance or a drama.
Er spielt gerne auf seiner Geige klassische Musik.
He enjoys playing classical music on his violin.
Here, the usage of 'play' pertains to performing music on a musical instrument.
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