Meaning & use
Skat
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A German trick-taking card game for three players, played with a 32-card deck, widely considered Germany's national card game.
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The two friends taught their guests how to play skat after dinner.
Regional skat tournaments draw serious competitive players across Germany.
A note on using this word
Skat originated in the German town of Altenburg in the early 19th century and remains one of the most popular card games in Central Europe.
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