play in Russian
play in Russian is игра́, пье́са, представле́ние — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
play in Russian
игра́
Pronounced: igra
пье́са
Pronounced: pyesa
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
пье́са
Pronounced: pyesa
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
представле́ние
Pronounced: predstavleniye
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
спекта́кль
Pronounced: spektakl
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
игра́ть
Pronounced: igrat
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
играться
Pronounced: igratsya
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
поигра́ть
Pronounced: poigrat
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
играть
Pronounced: igrat
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
игра́ть
Pronounced: igrat
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
выступа́ть
Pronounced: vystupat
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
исполня́ть
Pronounced: ispolnyat
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
играть
Pronounced: igrat
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
игра́ть
Pronounced: igrat
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
поигра́ть
Pronounced: poigrat
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
играть
Pronounced: igrat
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
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.
- Do you want to play football with us after school?
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What is "play" in Russian?
"play" in Russian is игра́, пье́са, представле́ние. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
How do you pronounce игра́?
"play" in Russian is игра́, pronounced "igra".
How do you use "play" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In Russian, "play" is игра́, пье́са, представле́ние.
Are there other ways to say "play" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 10 translations listed for "play": игра́, пье́са, представле́ние, спекта́кль, игра́ть, играться.
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