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play in Swedish

play in Swedish is spel, lek, drag — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.

play in Swedish

spel
noun
lek
noun
spel
noun
(uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
drag
noun
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
pjäs
noun
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
skådespel
noun
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
drama
noun
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
teaterpjäs
noun
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
teaterstycke
noun
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
pjäs
noun
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
skådespel
noun
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
teaterpjäs
noun
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
drama
noun
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
teaterstycke
noun
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
leka
verb
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
spela
verb
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
spela
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
lira
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
agera
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
köra
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
spela
verb
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
leka
verb
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
spela
verb
spela upp
verb

What does "play" mean?

  1. verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
    "The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
  2. verb To take part in a sport or game.
    "She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
  3. verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
    "He plays the guitar in a local band."
  4. verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
    "She played the lead role in the school production."

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.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "play" in Swedish?

"play" in Swedish is spel, lek, drag. 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 Swedish, "play" is spel, lek, drag.

Are there other ways to say "play" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 14 translations listed for "play": spel, lek, drag, pjäs, skådespel, drama.

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