Spielbrett

game board

noun SHPEEL-bret Rare

Usage Note

Spielbrett is the board of a board game, joining Spiel (game) and Brett (board). The pieces moved on it are Spielfiguren. The whole genre is Brettspiel.

Examples

"Die Kinder breiteten das Spielbrett auf dem Tisch aus."

Natural Translation

The children spread the game board out on the table.

Literal Translation

The children spread the game-board on the table out.

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