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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGlücksspiel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡlʏkʃpiːl
"Er spielt gerne Glücksspiele im Casino."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of playing games of chance for money or stakes.
"He enjoys gambling at the casino on weekends." - 2
The practice of risking money on the outcome of a game, contest, or event.
"Gambling can lead to significant financial losses if not approached responsibly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'gamenian', meaning to play, jest, or frolic, combined with the frequentative suffix '-le'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted specifically toward playing games of chance for money or stakes, solidifying in modern English usage by the 18th century.
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Jeu d'argent
Transliteration: ʒø daʁʒɑ̃
"Il aime le jeu d'argent au casino."
Glücksspiel
Transliteration: ɡlʏkʃpiːl
"Er spielt gerne Glücksspiele im Casino."
Gioco d'azzardo
Transliteration: ˈdʒɔ.ko daˈdzardo
"Gli piace il gioco d'azzardo al casinò."
Juego de azar
Transliteration: ˈxweɣo ðe aθar
"Le gusta el juego de azar en el casino."
Jogo de azar
Transliteration: ˈʒoɡu dʒi aˈzaʁ
"Ele gosta de jogar no cassino."
जुआ
Transliteration: juaa
"उसे जुआ खेलने में मज़ा आता है।"
赌博
Transliteration: dǔbó
"他喜欢在赌场赌博。"
도박
Transliteration: dobak
"그는 카지노에서 도박하는 것을 좋아합니다."
ギャンブル
Transliteration: gyanburu
"彼はカジノでギャンブルを楽しんでいます。"
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