Играть - translation, pronunciation and examples
play
take part in a game
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When to use играть
играть в игры
играть на улице
играть вместе
играть с игрушками
играть в апорт
играть usage examples
On Saturdays we play board games at the community centre.
По субботам мы играем в настольные игры в общественном центре.
He wants to play football with his neighbours after work.
Он хочет сыграть в футбол с соседями после работы.
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The main, most general verb: to take part in a game or play a game.
Perfective aspect: means a completed action — to play one game, round, or match.
More often means 'to perform' or 'to carry out'; with music, it means to play an instrument or perform a piece.
To do something for fun; closer to 'have fun' than to the exact meaning of 'play'.
Means to fool around, act playfully or mischievously; often about children.
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играть belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
играть synonyms
What's the difference between играть / сыграть / исполнять / развлекаться / баловаться / разыгрывать
The main, most general verb: to take part in a game or play a game.
The children like to play in the yard.
Дети любят играть во дворе.
Perfective aspect: means a completed action — to play one game, round, or match.
We played a game of chess.
Мы сыграли партию в шахматы.
More often means 'to perform' or 'to carry out'; with music, it means to play an instrument or perform a piece.
The musician performs a beautiful melody.
Музыкант исполняет красивую мелодию.
To do something for fun; closer to 'have fun' than to the exact meaning of 'play'.
After class, the children have fun on the playground.
После уроков дети развлекаются на площадке.
Means to fool around, act playfully or mischievously; often about children.
The little children are fooling around and laughing.
Малыши балуются и смеются.
Can mean to play out a game, scene, or to pull a prank; the meaning is broader and depends on context.
They are playing out a chess game.
Они разыгрывают шахматную партию.
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How to pronounce играть and what this word means
играть translation: play. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce играть
[ɪˈgratʲ]
играть translation
play
играть examples
Die Kinder spielen im Garten.
играть transcription
[ɪˈgratʲ], плей
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Questions about this word
играть meaning: what does it mean?
Участвовать в игре ради развлечения или соревнования
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?
Die Kinder spielen im Garten. Translation: Дети играют в саду.
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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