Spieleabend

games night; board game evening

noun SHPEE-leh-ah-bent Rare

Usage Note

Spieleabend is a social gathering where people play board games, card games or parlour games together. Einen Spieleabend organisieren (to organise a games night) is a popular leisure activity. Compound Spieleabendkultur reflects the German tradition of analogue gaming.

Examples

"Jeden Freitag treffen wir uns für einen geselligen Spieleabend."

Natural Translation

Every Friday we get together for a sociable games night.

Literal Translation

Every Friday we meet ourselves for a sociable games-evening.

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