der Spielraum
Translation
leeway, scope, room for manoeuvre, playroom
Examples
Wir haben wenig Spielraum für Fehler.
We have little room for error.
Der Vertrag gibt uns finanziellen Spielraum.
The contract gives us financial leeway.
Die Kinder haben einen großen Spielraum.
The children have a large playroom.
Grammar Patterns
to give ((sb.)) leeway ((j-m)) Spielraum ((geben/lassen)) The boss gives us a lot of leeway.
to have scope ((for sth.)) Spielraum ((für et4)) haben We have little scope for error.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leeway, scope, freedom; Antonyms: constraint, restriction
Etymology
Composed of 'Spiel' (play, game) and 'Raum' (room, space). It literally means 'play-space'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'room' ('Raum') where you have space to 'play' ('Spiel') with decisions or actions. This visual helps remember the meaning of 'leeway' or 'scope'.