Be game Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɡeɪm
bee GAYM
bˈiː/ /ɡˈeɪm
bee GAME
Definition
To be willing or ready to try something, especially something new, challenging, or a little risky.
Usage & Nuances
"Be game" is informal and used mainly in spoken English. It often follows offers or challenges: "Are you game?" or "She's game for anything." It usually means being open-minded, adventurous, or not afraid to try. Not used with activities that are very serious or dangerous.
Spanish: estar dispuesto - estar en (para algo)Portuguese (BR): topar - estar a fim - topar fazer algoPortuguese (PT): alinhar - estar para issoChinese (Simplified): 愿意尝试 - 愿意参与Chinese (Traditional): 願意嘗試 - 願意參與Hindi: तैयार होना - कोशिश करने को तैयार होनाArabic: على استعداد - موافق على المحاولةBengali: তৈরি থাকা - রাজি থাকা - আগ্রহী থাকাRussian: быть готовым - быть согласным - быть настроеннымJapanese: やる気がある - 挑戦する気があるVietnamese: sẵn sàng - hứng thúKorean: 기꺼이 하다 - 도전할 준비가 되다Turkish: istekli olmak - hazır olmakUrdu: تیار ہونا - تیار دل ہونا - دلچسپی رکھناIndonesian: siap - bersedia - tertarik
Example Sentences
Are you game to try this new restaurant?
basic
She's always game for a challenge.
basic
If you're game, we can go hiking tomorrow.
basic
I know it sounds crazy, but are you game?
natural
Everyone else backed out, but I'm still game if you are.
natural
I'm not sure about skydiving, but I think I'd be game to try it once.
natural