Spielrunde

round of a game

noun SHPEEL-run-de Rare

Also means

game session

Usage Note

Spielrunde is either one complete cycle of turns in a board or card game, or an entire gaming session among a group. Players ask Wer hat die letzte Spielrunde gewonnen? (Who won the last round?). It is distinct from Runde alone, which can mean a lap or a beer round.

Examples

"Nach jeder Spielrunde werden die Punkte gezählt und eingetragen."

Natural Translation

After each round of the game the points are counted and recorded.

Literal Translation

After each game-round are the points counted and entered.

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