играть
Translation of играть
play
Russian word in Latin letters: igrat
Meaning of играть
Участвовать в игре ради развлечения или соревнования
take part in a game

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Играть футбол or играть в футбол?
играть в футбол
играть в + game: play a game or sport
Don't say играть футбол. Games and sports need в: играть в футбол, в шахматы.
Вечером мы играли в шахматы.
In the evening we played chess.
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On Saturdays we play board games.
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По субботам мы играем в настольные игры.
He wants to play tennis with his friends.
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Он хочет сыграть в теннис с друзьями.
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играть belongs to the topic "Pets →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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играть meaning: what does it mean?
take part in a game
играть pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
играть is pronounced as [ɪˈgratʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
играть definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
On Saturdays we play board games. Translation: По субботам мы играем в настольные игры.
Is играть part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, играть (play) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is играть part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, играть (play) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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