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das Game
game
An electronic game played on a computer, console, or mobile device; a video game.
example
Lass uns am Wochenende ein neues Game auf der Playstation ausprobieren.
Let's try out a new game on the PlayStation this weekend.
das Game
game
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Usage tips
English loanword
'Game' is a direct loanword from English. In German, it is used as a neuter noun ('das Game'), which is common for many English nouns that end in a consonant.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Game hat eine beeindruckende Grafik.
The new game has impressive graphics.
Plural form
As a loanword from English, 'Game' often keeps its original plural form. The plural is therefore usually formed with an '-s': 'die Games' (the games).
EXAMPLE
Auf der Messe werden die neuesten Games vorgestellt.
The latest games are being presented at the trade fair.
Typical verb: 'zocken'
In colloquial language, especially among young people, 'Game' is very often combined with the verb 'zocken', which is a casual form of 'spielen' (to play).
EXAMPLE
Wollen wir heute Abend ein paar Runden von dem neuen Game zocken?
Do we want to play a few rounds of the new game tonight?
Figurative meaning
In colloquial language, 'Game' is also used metaphorically for an area of life with its own rules and strategies. It is often combined with another word, such as 'Dating-Game' (dating game) or 'Business-Game' (business game).
EXAMPLE
Er versteht das politische Game in der Firma sehr gut.
He understands the political game in the company very well.
Compare with
Game vs Spiel
game / play
'das Spiel' and 'das Game' can both mean an activity with rules. 'Spiel' is the normal German word and fits board games, card games, children's games, sports, and also video games. 'Game' is used mainly for electronic games on a computer, console, or phone. Colloquially, 'Game' can also mean a strategic situation, similar to 'Spiel' in its figurative meaning. The words are especially easy to confuse when talking about video games. In everyday language, 'Spiel' is more general, while 'Game' sounds more modern and more connected to gaming.
Game
Nach der Schule hat er ein neues Game auf seiner Konsole ausprobiert.
After school, he tried out a new game on his console.
Spiel
Für den Abend nimmt Tom ein Spiel mit, das alle am Tisch spielen können.
For the evening, Tom is bringing a game that everyone at the table can play.
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