der Player
player
An electronic device or software for playing audio or video files.
EXAMPLE
Ich höre meine Musik unterwegs mit einem MP3-Player.
I listen to my music on the go with an MP3 player.
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Meanings
der Player
player
An influential person, organization, or company in a specific field such as business or politics; an important actor.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen ist ein globaler Player auf dem Technologiemarkt.
The company is a global player in the technology market.
der Player
player
A person who plays a game or sport; a player. Often used as a direct loanword from English.
EXAMPLE
Er war der beste Player auf dem Spielfeld.
He was the best player on the field.
Usage tips
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning of 'Player' from the context: if it is about technology and media, the device is meant. In the context of business and politics, it means an actor. In sports or games, it means a fellow player or participant.
EXAMPLE
Mein alter CD-Player funktioniert nicht mehr.
My old CD player doesn't work anymore.
Origin and register
'Player' is a direct loanword from English and is pronounced that way too. It is often used in modern, youth-language, or specialized contexts (business, gaming).
EXAMPLE
Lass uns die neuen Player für das Online-Game testen.
Let's test the new players for the online game.
Productive compounds
In the meaning of playback device, 'Player' is often the second part of compound words. Examples include 'MP3-Player' (MP3 player), 'CD-Player' (CD player), 'DVD-Player' (DVD player), or 'Blu-ray-Player' (Blu-ray player).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du die Musik auf deinem MP3-Player lauter machen?
Can you turn up the music on your MP3 player?
Typical collocations
As an influential actor, 'Player' is often combined with adjectives that describe size or influence. Typical examples are 'Global Player' (global player), 'Big Player' (big player), or 'wichtiger Player' (important player).
EXAMPLE
Die Firma hat sich zu einem Global Player entwickelt.
The company has developed into a global player.
Register
This figurative meaning is typical of the language of business and politics. It is often found in news, specialist articles, and analyses.
EXAMPLE
Mehrere kleine Unternehmen sind neue Player in dieser Branche.
Several small companies are new players in this industry.
Compare with
Player vs Spieler
player
Spieler and Player can refer to someone who takes part in a game or sport. Spieler is the neutral standard term in German, while Player is deliberately English and therefore stylistically marked. Spieler is appropriate in an ordinary German text, while Player can be chosen in a corresponding modern or promotional style.
Player
Der Player wartet vor dem Fußballspiel auf den Anpfiff.
The player waits for the soccer match to kick off.
Spieler
Der Spieler wartet vor dem Fußballspiel auf den Anpfiff.
The player waits for the soccer match to kick off.
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