play in Finnish
play in Finnish is leikki, peli, siirto — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
play in Finnish
leikki
peli
peli
(uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
siirto
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
peli
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
näytelmä
siirto
(countable) An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.
esiintymä
(countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
kenttä
(countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
toisto
toistokerta
hoitaa
leikkiä
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
pitää hauskaa
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
telmiä
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
pelata
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
näytellä
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
osallistua
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
leikkiä
To give a false appearance of being; to pretend to be.
huijata
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
naruttaa
(transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
soittaa
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
pelata
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
soittaa
toistaa
What does "play" mean?
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verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
"The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
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verb To take part in a sport or game.
"She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
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verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
"He plays the guitar in a local band."
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verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
"She played the lead role in the school production."
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play in a sentence
- The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
- Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
- She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
- He plays the guitar in a local band.
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What is "play" in Finnish?
"play" in Finnish is leikki, peli, siirto. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
How do you use "play" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In Finnish, "play" is leikki, peli, siirto.
Are there other ways to say "play" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 19 translations listed for "play": leikki, peli, siirto, näytelmä, esiintymä, kenttä.
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