das Spiel
Translation
game, play, match, gamble
Examples
Die Regeln des Spiels sind einfach.
The rules of the game are simple.
Der Höhepunkt des Spiels war das letzte Tor.
The highlight of the game was the last goal.
Grammar Patterns
a game ((against sb./sth.)) a game (against sb./sth.) The next game is against a strong team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Partie, Wettkampf; Antonyms: Arbeit, Ernst
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'spielen' (to play).
Memory Tips
Sounds like the English word 'spiel', which means a long speech. Imagine someone giving a long 'spiel' about the rules of a 'Spiel' (game).