Jenga
/xenɡa/from spelling rules
Jenga is the Spanish word for the game Jenga.
Meaning: game (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xenɡa/
Did you know?
- The word Jenga actually originates from the Swahili language, meaning 'to build', though it is used in Spanish simply as a brand name for the toy.
- When describing the skill needed to pull a block without the tower falling, Spanish speakers use the word maña, which refers to a kind of cleverness or manual dexterity.
- Because Jenga is a proper noun, it is treated as a masculine noun in Spanish. You would say el Jenga rather than la Jenga to refer to the game.
Examples in context
- ¿Vamos a jugar Jenga?Shall we play Jenga?
- Sí, me encanta ese juego de equilibrio de madera.Yes, I love that wooden balance game.
- Traje el Jenga para jugar.I brought the Jenga to play.
- ¿Quieres jugar al Jenga?Do you want to play Jenga?
- El Jenga está sobre la mesa.The Jenga is on the table.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at a coffee shop.
- Elena¿Tienes el Jenga contigo?Do you have the Jenga with you?
- AlejandroSí, lo tengo en mi mochila.Yes, I have it in my backpack.
- Elena¡Genial! Vamos a jugar una partida.Great! Let's play a game.
- AlejandroVale, pero yo empiezo.Okay, but I'm going first.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
