Gamer
/ˈɡɛɪ̯mɐ/masculine
The German word for "gamer" is Gamer.
Gamer refers to a person who plays video games.
Meaning: person who plays video games (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Gamer is masculine and its plural form remains Gamer. If you are referring specifically to a female gamer, use the feminine form Gamerin.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɛɪ̯mɐ/
Did you know?
- The term Zocker comes from the verb zocken, a slang term that can also mean to gamble or to play dice.
- In Germany, the term Gamer is often associated with the professional eSports scene, whereas Zocker describes a more casual hobbyist.
- The spelling of the English word is preserved exactly, but the pronunciation shifts to follow German phonetic patterns, often sounding more like 'GAY-mer'.
Examples in context
- Mary sah sich als Gamerin.Mary considered herself a gamer.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the word Gamer in a sentence.Tatoeba #6216126 by wxcraft, translation #6168582 by sabretou
- Laura war schon immer eine leidenschaftliche Zockerin. Als Computerspielerin hat sie es sogar geschafft, an internationalen Wettbewerben teilzunehmen.Laura has always been a passionate gamer. As a computer player, she has even participated in international competitions.
- Er ist ein leidenschaftlicher Gamer.He is a passionate gamer.
- Mein Bruder ist ein echter Gamer.My brother is a real gamer.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies in a cafe.
- JuliaBist du eigentlich ein Gamer?Are you actually a gamer?
- FelixJa, ich bin ein großer Gamer.Yes, I am a big gamer.
- JuliaWelche Spiele spielst du am liebsten?Which games do you like playing most?
- FelixIch spiele am liebsten Rollenspiele.I like playing role-playing games best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gamer” translations and entries Gamer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
