English–German

“play soccer” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɪkən/

Example

Am Nachmittag kicken die Kinder auf dem Bolzplatz.

In the afternoon, the children play soccer on the local field.

Illustration for kicken (play soccer)

How to say “play soccer” in German

“Play soccer” in German is kicken.

Players move a ball with their feet in a casual game.

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

Example sentences with kicken

Samstags kicken wir im Verein.

On Saturdays, we play soccer for the club.

Tips for using kicken

  • Kicken is colloquial, while Fußball spielen is the neutral choice in formal contexts.

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