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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpieler
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈʃpiːlɐ/
"Der Spieler erhielt eine Gelbe Karte."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who takes part in a sport or game.
"The star player scored the winning goal in the final seconds of the match." - 2
A person who plays a musical instrument.
"She is an exceptionally talented piano player who performs with the national orchestra."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English pleier, originating from Old English plegere (one who takes part in a game or exercise), linked to the verb plegan (to play, exercise, or frolic). Over centuries, the meaning expanded from participants in simple games to theatrical performers, musicians, and competitive athletes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Player" is said worldwide
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joueur
Transliteration: /ʒwœʁ/
"C'est un excellent joueur d'équipe."
Spieler
Transliteration: /ˈʃpiːlɐ/
"Der Spieler erhielt eine Gelbe Karte."
giocatore
Transliteration: /dʒokaˈtore/
"Il giocatore ha segnato tre gol."
jugador
Transliteration: /xuɣaˈðoɾ/
"El jugador salió lesionado del campo."
jogador
Transliteration: /ʒoɡaˈdoɾ/
"O jogador brasileiro foi eleito o melhor do mundo."
खिलाड़ी
Transliteration: khilāṛī
"वह टीम का सबसे अच्छा खिलाड़ी है।"
运动员
Transliteration: yùndòngyuán
"这位运动员打破了世界纪录。"
선수
Transliteration: seonsu
"그 선수는 경기에 승리하기 위해 최선을 다했다."
選手
Transliteration: senshu
"彼は日本を代表するサッカー選手です。"
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