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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDeck Game
/dɛk ɡeɪm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of game that involves the use of a deck of cards or similar components.
"Many people enjoy playing a deck game like Poker during family gatherings." - 2
Any game that is played with a set of cards, often involving strategy and skill.
"Deck games can range from simple card games to complex strategy games."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'deck game' combines 'deck', derived from Middle English 'dekk', meaning a flat surface or platform, and 'game', from Old English 'gamen', meaning amusement or play. The phrase has evolved to refer specifically to games that utilize a deck of cards or similar components, gaining popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of card-based games.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Deck Game" is said worldwide
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Jeu de cartes
Transliteration: ʒø də kaʁt
"Beaucoup de gens aiment jouer à un jeu de cartes pendant les réunions de famille."
Kartenspiel
Transliteration: kaʁtn̩ʃpiːl
"Viele Menschen spielen gerne ein Kartenspiel bei Familientreffen."
Gioco di carte
Transliteration: ˈdʒɔ.ko di ˈkar.te
"Molte persone amano giocare a un gioco di carte durante le riunioni di famiglia."
Juego de cartas
Transliteration: ˈxweɣo ðe ˈkaɾtas
"A muchas personas les gusta jugar a un juego de cartas durante las reuniones familiares."
Jogo de cartas
Transliteration: ˈʒoɡu dʒi ˈkaʁtɐs
"Muitas pessoas gostam de jogar um jogo de cartas durante as reuniões familiares."
ताश का खेल
Transliteration: taash ka khel
"कई लोग परिवार की बैठकों के दौरान ताश का खेल खेलना पसंद करते हैं।"
纸牌游戏
Transliteration: zhǐpái yóuxì
"许多人喜欢在家庭聚会上玩纸牌游戏。"
카드 게임
Transliteration: kadeu geim
"많은 사람들이 가족 모임에서 카드 게임을 하는 것을 좋아합니다."
カードゲーム
Transliteration: kādo gēmu
"多くの人が家族の集まりでカードゲームを楽しむことが好きです。"
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