играть
Translation of играть
act
Russian word in Latin letters: igrat
Meaning of играть
Исполнять роль в фильме или спектакле.
to perform a part in a play or film
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Играть or действовать?
действовать
действовать = to act, to take action
Don't say «Она действует в фильме». On stage or in a film — играть; taking action — действовать.
Нужно действовать быстро.
We need to act fast.
Он играл в театре десять лет.
He acted in the theatre for ten years.
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She acts in school plays.
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Она играет в школьных спектаклях.
He has acted in many plays.
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Он играл во многих спектаклях.
играть synonyms
What's the difference between играть, сниматься, and исполнять
Act specifically in films: be in a film.
More formal: perform a role; also songs and music.
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играть belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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играть meaning: what does it mean?
to perform a part in a play or film
играть pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
играть is pronounced as [ɪɡˈratʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
играть definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She acts in school plays. Translation: Она играет в школьных спектаклях.
Is играть part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, играть (act) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is играть part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, играть (act) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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