spielen
play
The word 'spielen' is the infinitive form of the verb 'to play' in German. It is used in a similar context as in English, to describe engaging in activities for enjoyment, recreation, or as a form of entertainment. For example, 'Ich spiele Fußball' translates to 'I play soccer'.
Example sentences using: spielen
Ich spiele gerne Fußball.
I like playing soccer.
This sentence uses 'spielen' to express enjoyment in playing a sport, in this case soccer. Note that the word order is slightly different in German than it is in English.
Sie spielt das Klavier sehr gut.
She plays the piano very well.
This sentence uses 'spielen' to describe someone's ability to play an instrument. 'Das Klavier' translates directly to 'the piano'.
Wir spielen jeden Samstag ein Spiel.
We play a game every Saturday.
This sentence uses 'spielen' to denote a recurring event, in this case playing a game every Saturday. 'Jeden Samstag' translates directly to 'every Saturday'.