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Etymology

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Compound of spelen (to play) +‎ veld (field).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈspeːl.vɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: speel‧veld

Noun

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speelveld n (plural speelvelden, diminutive speelveldje n)

  1. A playing field in sports.
    Synonym: sportveld
  2. The playing field, set of rules and conditions within which a 'game' such as a competition or negotiation must occur.