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German word
Spielerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpiːləʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounplayer
Example
Die Spielerinnen feiern den Sieg.
The players are celebrating the victory.
More examples
Die Spielerin des Teams ist verletzt.
The player on the team is injured.
Core concept
A woman in the action of a match, competition, or game, contributing directly to its outcome.
Common phrases
erfahrene Spielerin
experienced player
die Spielerin des Teams
the player on the team
Similar words
Spieler: A man who actively plays in a match, competition, or game.
Sportlerin: A woman who takes part in sports competitions or training.
Gegnerin: A woman who competes against another player in the same match or contest.
Definition in German
Eine Frau, die in einem Spiel oder sportlichen Wettbewerb aktiv mitspielt oder teilnimmt
Word origin
German derives Spielerin from Spieler by adding -in, the regular suffix for a female person associated with an activity.
Usage tips
- As a feminine noun, Spielerin uses die in the nominative and accusative singular but der in the dative and genitive singular.
Other meanings
- competitornoun
Opposites
- Gegenspielerinfemale opponentnoun
Related words
- Profispielerinprofessional playernoun
- Mitspielerinfellow teammatenoun