Bonspiel is a word for a curling match, and derives from the Dutch term spiel, meaning “game.” This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Etymology of Bonspiel”
Grant, I did not know until yesterday what a Bonspiel is.
Bonspiel. Is that German? What is that?
Maybe from Dutch, we’re not sure, but it’s B-O-N-S-P-I-E-L.
Is spiel related to words or like a spiel? No?
Spiel meaning game in German.
And it’s a word for a curling match.
The kind with the ice and the stones and the birds.
Yeah, yeah, and then sweeping the ice.
I don’t understand it, but it’s fascinating to watch.
Out of all the sportsing, that may be the weirdest sportsing I have ever seen.
Right, right.
Bonspiel.
Bonspiel.
Bonspiel.
Accent on the first syllable.
Yeah, we’re getting together for a Bonspiel.
Not a bonfire, but a Bonspiel.
On the beach with hot dogs and marshmallows.
