German Word · Beginner
spielen
to play, to listen to (a radio, a recording, etc.)
Pronunciation: /ˈʃpiːlən/
Meaning
to play, to listen to (a radio, a recording, etc.)
Example
Die Kinder spielen draußen.
The children are playing outside.
Practice tips
- Practice spielen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.