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“playful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpiːləʁɪʃ/

Example

Der Junge ist spielerischer geworden.

The boy has grown more playful.

Illustration for spielerisch (playful)

How to say “playful” in German

“Playful” in German is spielerisch.

A task approached like a game, with room for experimentation rather than pressure.

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

Example sentences with spielerisch

Sie begrüßte ihn mit einem spielerischen Lächeln.

She greeted him with a playful smile.

Tips for using spielerisch

  • In German, spielerisch often describes a method or approach, as in spielerisch lernen, not only a person's mood or behavior.

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