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• Beschreibt eine Person, die bereit ist, Neues auszuprobieren oder Risiken einzugehen; auch verwendet für jemanden, der voller Enthusiasmus und Tatendrang ist.

Describes someone who is willing to try new things or take risks; also used to describe a person who is eager and ready for an activity.

1. Willing to tryB2informal

   Ready and willing to do something new, difficult, or risky.

   Bereit, etwas zu wagen

   • She's game for a hike this weekend.
   • He's always game to try new foods.
   • Are you game for a challenge?

   Synonymedisposedeagerenthusiasticinclinedkeenpreparedreadywilling

   Antonymeafraidaversecautiousfearfulreluctanttimidunwilling

2. Injured or lameC1formalbritish

   Describing a leg or limb that is injured, stiff, or not functioning properly.

   Lahm oder verletzt

   • The horse had a game leg after the race.
   • He walked with a slight limp due to his game knee.
   • The dog's game paw prevented it from running.

   Synonymecrippleddisabledgammyhurtinjuredlame

• Substantiv für eine Tätigkeit oder Sportart, die Geschick, Wissen oder Zufall erfordert und meist zum Vergnügen oder im Wettkampf nach festen Regeln ausgeführt wird; auch das einzelne Spiel oder der Wettkampf selbst.

A noun referring to an activity or sport involving skill, knowledge, or chance, typically played for enjoyment or competition, and governed by a set of rules.

1. Activity for funA1formal

   An activity or sport that people play for enjoyment, often with rules.

   Spiel

   • Children love to play board games on rainy days.
   • We played a game of chess last night.
   • Video games are very popular among teenagers.

   Synonymeamusementcontestdiversionentertainmentmatchpastimeplayrecreationsport

2. Competition or matchA1formal

   A structured contest or competition between individuals or teams.

   Spiel

   • The football game ended in a tie.
   • She won the tennis game with a powerful serve.
   • The championship game will be broadcast live.

   Synonymeboutclashcompetitioncontestfixturematchmatchupmeettie

3. Wild animals huntedB2formal

   Wild animals or birds that are hunted for sport or food.

   Wild

   • The hunter tracked game through the forest.
   • Deer and pheasants are common game in this region.
   • Game reserves protect endangered species from poaching.

   Synonymepreyquarry

4. Trick or schemeB2informal

   A secret plan or strategy, often used to deceive or gain advantage.

   Trick

   • He's playing a game with her emotions.
   • I'm tired of your mind games.
   • The politician's game was exposed by the media.

   Synonymeartificedeceptiondevicemaneuverplotployruseschemestratagemtrickwile

   Antonymecandorfranknesshonestyopennesssincerity

• Verb, das die Handlung des Spielens oder der Teilnahme an einem Wettkampf bezeichnet, oft mit Strategie oder Geschick; auch im Sinne von tricksen, manipulieren oder bluffen gebraucht.

A verb used to indicate the act of playing a game or engaging in a competitive activity, often involving strategy or skill.

1. Play video gamesA2informal

   To play electronic games, especially on a computer or console.

   Videospiele spielen

   • He games for hours every evening.
   • She loves gaming with her friends online.
   • They gamed together until late at night.

2. Manipulate a systemB2informal

   To exploit rules or systems for personal advantage, often in a dishonest way.

   Das System austricksen

   • He tried to game the system by using multiple accounts.
   • Some companies game the tax laws to avoid paying.
   • She gamed the algorithm to get more views on her video.

   Synonymeabusecircumventengineerexploitfiddlemaneuvermanipulaterigschemework