Bingo
neuter
Bingo is the German word for the game of chance bingo.
Bingo refers to the specific game of chance. When you want to express that you have found something, you might use the related term Volltreffer.
Meaning: game of chance (noun)
Which one should you use?
Bingo refers to the game, while Volltreffer is used when someone finds something.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Bingo is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- The word Volltreffer can also describe a 'perfect match' when two people are incredibly compatible in a relationship.
- In Germany, Bingo is often played as a charity event called Bingo-Abend to raise money for local clubs and fire departments.
- In some German regions, the game is referred to as Lotto, though Lotto usually refers to a state-run lottery.
Examples in context
- Bingo!Bingo!This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Bingo.Tatoeba #12459320 by Waldelfe, translation #7670706 by soliloquist
- Korrekt! Herzlichen Glückwunsch!Correct! Congratulations!
- Super! Ich habe gewonnen!Super! I won!
- Wir spielen heute Abend Bingo.We are playing Bingo tonight.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are talking about a community event.
- LauraGehen wir morgen zum Bingo?Shall we go to bingo tomorrow?
- MaximilianJa, das macht sicher viel Spaß.Yes, that will surely be a lot of fun.
- LauraIch hoffe, wir gewinnen beim Bingo.I hope we win at bingo.
- MaximilianDas wäre wirklich toll, Laura.That would be really great, Laura.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bingo” translations and entries Bingo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
