play

• Substantiv, das ein dramatisches Werk für Bühne oder Film bezeichnet oder eine Tätigkeit zum Vergnügen und Zeitvertreib.

A noun referring to a dramatic work for the stage or screen, or an activity engaged in for enjoyment.

1. Activity for enjoymentA1formal

   Fun or recreational activity, especially done by children.

   Spiel

   • The children went outside to play.
   • Play is important for child development.
   • During recess, it's time for play.

   Synonymeamusemententertainmentfrolicfungamepastimerecreationrevelryrompsport

   Antonymedrudgerylabortoilwork

2. Theater performanceB1formal

   A dramatic work written for performance on stage.

   Theateraufführung

   • Shakespeare wrote many famous plays.
   • We watched a play at the theater last night.
   • The play received excellent reviews.

   Synonymedramapieceproductionshow

3. Sports competitionA2informal

   The act of participating in a sport or game.

   Spiel

   • The game was a fair play.
   • There was good play in the second half.
   • The referee stopped play due to rain.

   Synonymecompetitioncontestgamematch

4. B2formal

   The space or freedom for movement or operation.

   Spielraum

   • The door has plenty of play in its hinges.
   • There is too much play in the steering wheel.
   • The rope has some play, so it won't snap.

   Synonymeclearancefreedomgiveleewaymotionmovementslack

• Verb, das die Teilnahme an einem Spiel oder Sport zur Unterhaltung oder das Ausführen von Musik bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate engaging in a game or sport for enjoyment, or performing music.

1. Engage in recreationA1formal

   To do an activity for enjoyment and fun, rather than for work or study.

   Spielen

   • Children love to play in the park.
   • She plays with her dog every evening.
   • They played games at the birthday party.

   Synonymecavortdisportfrolicrompsport

   Antonymelaborstudytoilwork

2. A1formal

   To perform music on an instrument or with a device.

   Musik spielen

   • He plays the guitar very well.
   • Can you play this song on the piano?
   • She plays classical music on the violin.

   Synonymeblowexecuteinterpretperformpluckrenderstrum

3. Participate in sportsA1formal

   To take part in a sport or game.

   Sport treiben

   • They play soccer every weekend.
   • He plays basketball for the school team.
   • The teams will play against each other tomorrow.

   Synonymecompetecontendengageparticipatetake part

   Antonymetoilwork

4. Act a roleA2formal

   To perform a character in a play, film, or show.

   Eine Rolle spielen

   • She plays the lead role in the school play.
   • He plays a detective in the movie.
   • The actor plays multiple characters in the series.

   Synonymeactcharacterizeenactimpersonateperformportrayrepresent

Phrasal-Variantenplay alongplay aroundplay downplay offplay outplay up