English–German

“gamble away” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʃpiːlən/

Example

Im Casino verspielte ich gestern mein ganzes Geld.

Yesterday at the casino, I gambled away all my money.

Illustration for verspielen (gamble away)

How to say “gamble away” in German

“Gamble away” in German is verspielen.

A risky move turns a valuable reserve into nothing, whether the reserve is cash, an opportunity, or another person's confidence.

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

Example sentences with verspielen

Durch Unüberlegtheit hat das Team seine letzte Chance verspielt.

Through thoughtlessness, the team squandered its last chance.

Tips for using verspielen

  • Verspielen is more blame-oriented than the neutral verlieren, because it suggests that poor judgment or risky behavior caused the loss.

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