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domino
A single small, rectangular game piece (domino tile) that is divided in the middle and marked with a certain number of dots.
Mir fehlt nur noch der Domino mit der doppelten Sechs, um die Reihe zu schließen.
I only need the domino with the double six to complete the row.
The meaning depends on the context. If people are talking about 'aufstellen' (setting up) or 'umfallen' (falling over), the individual tile is meant (m01). The phrase 'Domino spielen' (to play dominoes) refers to the game (m02). In a figurative sense, 'Domino' (domino) stands for an event that triggers a chain reaction (m03).
Vorsicht, dass die Dominos nicht zu früh umfallen!
Be careful that the dominoes don't fall over too early!
When referring to the board game, the verb 'spielen' (to play) is usually used. A typical phrase is 'eine Runde Domino spielen' (to play a round of dominoes).
Wollen wir heute Abend eine Runde Domino spielen?
Shall we play a round of dominoes tonight?
The figurative meaning is almost always used in the fixed term 'Dominoeffekt' (domino effect). It describes a chain reaction in which one event triggers a series of further, similar events.
Die Schließung der Fabrik hatte einen Dominoeffekt auf die lokalen Zulieferer.
The closure of the factory had a domino effect on the local suppliers.
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'der Stein' and 'der Domino' can both have to do with games. 'Stein' is the general word for a playing piece or game piece in some board games. 'Domino' means either a specific rectangular game piece with dots or the whole game played with those pieces. They can be confused because a domino is also a game piece. If you are speaking generally about a game piece, 'Stein' fits; if you mean the game dominoes or a domino tile, 'Domino' is more precise.
Meine Kollegin legt einen Domino an die Reihe und gewinnt das Spiel.
My colleague adds a domino to the row and wins the game.
Beim Damespiel darf Paul seinen Stein nur schräg nach vorne ziehen.
In checkers, Paul may only move his piece diagonally forward.