näyttelijä — meaning in English
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English meaning
- actor noun A person who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
- actress noun A woman who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
- cast verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
- histrionic adjective Excessively dramatic or emotional in a way that seems staged and is meant to attract attention.
- player noun Someone taking part in a game or sport.
Senses
näyttelijä is used for these senses in English:
- actor A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]
- actress (now, _, rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]
- cast (art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
- histrionic Of or relating to actors or acting.
- player (theater) An actor in a dramatic play.
actor — full definition
- noun A person who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
- noun A person or organization that participates in or influences an event or situation.