Play - translation, pronunciation and examples
play
take part in a game
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When to use play
играть в игры
играть на улице
играть вместе
играть с игрушками
играть в апорт
play usage examples
По субботам мы играем в настольные игры в общественном центре.
On Saturdays we play board games at the community centre.
Он хочет сыграть в футбол с соседями после работы.
He wants to play football with his neighbours after work.
Similar words
general verb for taking part in games, music, sports, acting or amusement
to be involved in an event or activity; emphasizes participation rather than playing for fun
to join or be involved in an activity or event; slightly more formal than 'take part in'
to perform as an actor (play a role) or to take action; as a synonym of 'play' only in the acting sense
to present a show, music, or action to an audience; more formal than 'play' in performance contexts
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play belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
play synonyms
What's the difference between play / take part in / participate in / act / perform / join in
general verb for taking part in games, music, sports, acting or amusement
I play football every weekend.
Я играю в футбол каждые выходные.
to be involved in an event or activity; emphasizes participation rather than playing for fun
She takes part in the school play.
Она принимает участие в школьном спектакле.
to join or be involved in an activity or event; slightly more formal than 'take part in'
They participate in the annual tournament.
Они участвуют в ежегодном турнире.
to perform as an actor (play a role) or to take action; as a synonym of 'play' only in the acting sense
He acts in a local theatre group.
Он играет роль в местном театре.
to present a show, music, or action to an audience; more formal than 'play' in performance contexts
She performs classical music at concerts.
Она выступает с классической музыкой на концертах.
to take part with others in an activity that is already happening; casual and social
Come and join in the game!
Пойдёшь и присоединишься к игре!
to become involved in an activity; formal and often used for work or serious activities
He engages in community projects in his free time.
Он участвует в общественных проектах в свободное время.
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; differs from 'play' when the emphasis is on training or rehearsal
I practice the piano every day.
Я каждый день тренируюсь на пианино.
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How to pronounce play and what this word means
play translation: играть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce play
/ˈpleɪ/
play translation
играть
play examples
On Saturdays we play board games at the community centre.
play transcription
/ˈpleɪ/, /tə ˈpleɪ/
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Questions about this word
play meaning: what does it mean?
take part in a game
play pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
play is pronounced as /ˈpleɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
play definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
On Saturdays we play board games at the community centre. Translation: По субботам мы играем в настольные игры в общественном центре.
Is play part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, play (играть) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is play part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, play (играть) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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