game
word
/ˈɡeɪm/
GAYM
/ɡˈeɪm/
GAYM
Definition
An activity with rules for fun or competition, or a sports match between teams or players.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both digital and physical activities with set rules. Common collocations: 'board game,' 'video game,' 'football game.' 'Game' can also refer to wild animals hunted. Informal: 'game on' means 'let the competition begin.'
Spanish: juego - partidoPortuguese (BR): jogo - partidaPortuguese (PT): jogo - partidaChinese (Simplified): 游戏 - 比赛Chinese (Traditional): 遊戲 - 比賽Hindi: खेलArabic: لعبة - مباراةBengali: খেলা - গেম (ডিজিটাল)Russian: играJapanese: ゲームVietnamese: trò chơiKorean: 게임Turkish: oyunUrdu: کھیلIndonesian: permainan - gim
Example Sentences
The children like to play a game on the tablet.
basic
We won the game by two points!
natural
Let's start the game — no more waiting!
natural
We played a game of chess yesterday.
basic
Football is a popular game worldwide.
basic
Are you ready for the game tonight?
natural