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How do you say "to play (the drums)" in German?
spielen
In German, "to play (the drums)" is spielen.
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Pronunciation
SHPEE-len. Long 'i', stress on first syllable, 'sp' is pronounced together.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb. Past tense: spielte, past participle: gespielt. Takes the accusative object or 'mit' for collaboration.
Example sentence
Er spielt die Trommeln.
He plays the drums.
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How to remember spielen
Spielen is 'to play' in the sense of performing music or playing games. A player is a Spieler.
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Questions about spielen
How do you say "to play (the drums)" in German?
In German, "to play (the drums)" is spielen. It is a noun.
How is spielen written in German?
spielen is written using the standard German script.
How is spielen used in a sentence?
Use spielen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er spielt die Trommeln. (He plays the drums.).
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