willst du Roblox spielen
The English phrase 'wanna play roblox' can be translated into German as willst du Roblox spielen.
This phrase is used as an informal invitation to join another person in playing the online game Roblox.
Which one should you use?
While willst du Roblox spielen? specifically asks if someone wants to play, the informal phrase Hast du Lust, Roblox zu spielen? translates more closely to 'Do you feel like playing Roblox?'
Did you know?
- In German, the word 'Lust' in the phrase Hast du Lust refers to 'desire' or 'inclination' rather than 'lust' in the sexual sense often used in English. It is a completely neutral way to express 'feeling like' doing something.
- While you might say willst du Roblox spielen, a German teenager might simply use the English loanword as a verb, saying Willst du robloxen? This 'Germanization' of English verbs is very common in gaming culture.
- The word du is a direct linguistic relative of the archaic English word 'thou'. While 'thou' has disappeared from modern English, du remains the standard way to address friends and peers in German.
Examples in context
- Hallo! Möchten Sie Roblox spielen?Hello! Would you like to play Roblox?
- Hey, willst du Roblox spielen?Hey, do you want to play Roblox?
- Ich habe gehört, dass Roblox viel Spaß macht. Möchten Sie spielen?I heard Roblox is a lot of fun. Would you like to play?
- Wow, dieses Roblox-Spiel sieht interessant aus. Hast du Lust, es auszuprobieren?Wow, this Roblox game looks interesting. Do you feel like giving it a try?
- Danke, dass du mit mir Roblox spielst!Thank you for playing Roblox with me!
- Vielen Dank! Es wird bestimmt lustig, Roblox mit dir zu spielen.Thank you so much! It's going to be fun playing Roblox with you.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting on Discord.
- SarahHey Maximilian, willst du Roblox spielen?Hey Maximilian, wanna play Roblox?
- MaximilianJa, gerne!Yes, I'd love to!
- SarahKomm in meinen Server.Come to my server.
- MaximilianIch bin sofort da.I'll be there in a second.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries du, spielen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
