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Boccia

bocce / pétanque

noun BO-tsha Rare

Origin: from Italian 'boccia' (ball)

Usage Note

Boccia is the Italian ball-throwing game (similar to French pétanque) played outdoors on gravel or sand. Popular in Germany as a leisure and family game at parks and campgrounds. Players aim to roll their balls closest to the Pallino (target ball).

Examples

"Am Wochenende spielten sie mit der Familie Boccia im Park."

Natural Translation

At the weekend they played bocce in the park with the family.

Literal Translation

On the weekend played they with the family bocce in the park.

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