Translation of German word "zocken" to English

zocken

Meaning

Verb

A playful or competitive activity. A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.

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How to use

zocken (slang: 'to game / play video games / gamble') — colloquial verb. Wir zocken die ganze Nacht — We're gaming all night. Also: to gamble (more informal).

🇬🇧 English

to game

Example

Mein Bruder liebt es, abends stundenlang am PC zu zocken.

My brother loves gaming on the PC for hours in the evening.

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Synonyms

spielen

Common phrases

die Nacht durchzocken— to game through the night

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This concept in other languages

🇬🇧English:game 🇪🇸Spanish:juego 🇯🇵Japanese:ゲーム 🇵🇱Polish:gra

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the definition of the German word "zocken"?▼

The German word "zocken" is defined as: "A playful or competitive activity. A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime."

What does the German word "zocken" mean?▼

The German word "zocken" means "to game" in English.

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Can I see an example sentence with "zocken"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "Mein Bruder liebt es, abends stundenlang am PC zu zocken." (which translates as "My brother loves gaming on the PC for hours in the evening.").