English–German

“contest” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvɪnˌʃpiːl/

Example

Ich nehme am Gewinnspiel teil.

I'm entering the contest.

Illustration for Gewinnspiel (contest)

How to say “contest” in German

“Contest” in German is Gewinnspiel.

A prize-focused entry event, ranging from a random draw to a short challenge linked to an advertisement or promotion.

Full entry for Gewinnspiel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Gewinnspiel

Die Firma schreibt ein Gewinnspiel aus, um neue Kunden zu gewinnen.

The company is announcing a contest to attract new customers.

Tips for using Gewinnspiel

  • The noun is neuter, das Gewinnspiel, and its plural is Gewinnspiele, with the final -e pronounced in the plural.

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