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spiel

Postby William Hupy » Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:58 pm

Was ist löss? What gives? The root of this word in German, I think, is from "spielen", the infinitive meaning "to play". Whereas, spiel in English means " speak in a glib manner". But glib is also Germanic, glibber, meaning jelly, which, in turn is part of the group of "gl" words for smooth, shining and joyful.
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Re: spiel

Postby Slava » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:41 am

Another one I don't think I've ever seen as a verb, just as a noun. A salesperson's spiel, yes, but a salesperson spieling a spiel? Nay.

It does pass muster in the old spellcheck, however. Hmm.
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