to play
01
leka, ha roligt
to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children
Intransitive
Exempel
There's a time to be serious and a time to play around.
Det finns en tid att vara allvarlig och en tid att leka.
1.1
spela, ha roligt
to take part in a game or activity for fun
Transitive: to play a game
Exempel
Let 's play a game of charades instead.
Låt oss spela ett spel av charader istället.
1.2
spela, spela
to assume a role or character during a game or playful activity
Transitive: to play a role
Exempel
The group of friends gathered in the backyard to play pirates.
Vännerna samlades på bakgården för att leka pirater.
02
spela
to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team
Intransitive: to play against sb | to play with sb
Exempel
I like volleyball, but I do n't have anyone to play with.
Jag gillar volleyboll, men jag har ingen att spela med.
2.1
spela
(in card games) to place a card face-up on the table, revealing its value
Transitive: to play a card
Exempel
In order to score points, I had to play my Jack of Clubs on top of the existing pile.
För att få poäng var jag tvungen att spela min Klöver Knekt på den befintliga högen.
2.2
spela, slå
to strike a ball with a part of one's body or an object
Transitive: to play a ball
Exempel
She played the ball and dribbled past two defenders.
Hon spelade bollen och dribblade förbi två försvarare.
2.3
spela, placera
to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match
Transitive: to play sb | to play sb as a role and position | to play sb in a role and position
Exempel
The coach played his star player as the team captain for the important match.
Tränaren lät sin stjärnspelare spela som lagkapten för den viktiga matchen.
2.4
spela
(in the game of chess) to move a piece
Transitive: to play a chess piece
Exempel
They played their knight.
De spelade sin springare.
2.5
spela, inneha
to assume a particular position or role in a sports team
Intransitive: to play as a role | to play in a position
Exempel
This is her first time playing as a goalkeeper.
Det här är första gången hon spelar som målvakt.
03
spela, framföra
to perform music on a musical instrument
Intransitive: to play | to play on an instrument
Transitive: to play a musical piece on an instrument
Exempel
She played a beautiful melody on her violin.
Hon spelade en vacker melodi på sin fiol.
3.1
spela, behärska
to have the ability to play a musical instrument well
Transitive: to play a musical instrument
Exempel
She 's learning to play the piano.
Hon lär sig att spela piano.
3.2
ackompanjera, spela
to provide musical accompaniment for someone's movement in a specified direction
Transitive: to play sb somewhere
Exempel
The violin played them out of the theater, adding a touch of elegance to their exit.
Fiolen spelade dem ut ur teatern och lade till en touch av elegans till deras avfärd.
04
spela
to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.
Transitive: to play a character
Exempel
The role of Romeo was one of the most fulfilling I ever played.
Roll som Romeo var en av de mest tillfredsställande jag någonsin spelat.
4.1
spela, låtsas
to behave as if one is someone else with a different personality or characteristics
Transitive: to play sb
Exempel
She tends to play the peacemaker, always trying to resolve conflicts and bring harmony to the group.
Hon tenderar att spela fredsstiftaren, alltid försöka lösa konflikter och bringa harmoni till gruppen.
05
spela upp, spela
to activate a device, such as a disc or music player, to produce audio or display recorded images
Transitive: to play an audio or recorded images
Exempel
They keep playing the latest hit single on every radio station.
De fortsätter spela den senaste hitlåten på varje radiostation.
5.1
spela, spela upp
(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds
Transitive: to play recorded images or sounds
Exempel
The radio played a catchy pop song, instantly grabbing the attention of listeners.
Radian spelade en catchy poplåt och fångade genast lyssnarnas uppmärksamhet.
06
spela, uppträda
(of a band, theater company, etc.) to perform at a particular place
Transitive: to play a show somewhere
Exempel
The orchestra played a beautiful symphony at the concert hall.
Orkestern spelade en vacker symfoni i konserthallen.
6.1
spela
(of plays or shows) to be performed and presented before an audience
Intransitive
Exempel
The Shakespearean tragedy was well received when it played at the local theater.
Den shakespearianska tragedin blev väl mottagen när den spelades på den lokala teatern.
07
leka, skämta
to appear or move quickly and lightly, particularly in a way that often changes shape or direction
Intransitive
Exempel
Sparkling reflections played on the surface of the swimming pool.
Glittrande reflektioner lekade på ytan av simbassängen.
08
spela med, samarbeta
to be willing to cooperate with others, particularly to complete a particular task or goal
Intransitive
Exempel
The company needed a supplier, but none of the vendors would play.
Företaget behövde en leverantör, men ingen av säljarna ville samarbeta.
09
leka, manipulera
to manipulate or handle something in a playful, often aimless or idle, manner
Intransitive: to play with sth
Exempel
She played with a necklace, twirling it around her finger and letting it dangle.
Hon lekade med ett halsband, snurrade det runt fingret och lät det dingla.
10
spela, påverka
to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome
Transitive: to play a part
Exempel
Parents play a significant part in shaping the values and beliefs of their children.
Föräldrar spelar en betydande roll i att forma sina barns värderingar och övertygelser.
11
leka, manipulera
to approach or engage in something in a lighthearted or unserious manner, often with an element of manipulation
Exempel
He played with her trust, testing how much she would tolerate.
Han lekte med hennes förtroende, testade hur mycket hon skulle tolerera.
12
trötta ut, utmatta
to let a fish tire itself out by pulling against the line before bringing it in
Transitive: to play a fish
Exempel
The seasoned angler played the marlin with expert finesse, outsmarting its every move.
Den erfarna fiskaren lekade med marlinen med expertfiness, och var klipskare än varje rörelse.
13
spela, satsa
to wager or stake money in a game of chance
Transitive: to play an amount of money
Exempel
Before heading to the casino, they agreed to play a set amount of money and not exceed it.
Innan de gick till kasinot kom de överens om att spela en viss summa pengar och inte överskrida den.
14
spela, satsa
to make wagers on the outcome of events or races
Transitive: to play events or races
Exempel
Betting on horse races can be thrilling for those who like to play the races.
Att satsa på hästkapplöpningar kan vara spännande för de som gillar att spela på kapplöpningar.
15
spruta, spela
(of a fountain or other source of water) to send out a steady flow of water
Intransitive
Transitive: to play sth
Exempel
The water feature in the garden played a soothing cascade.
Vattenfunktionen i trädgården spelade en lugnande kaskad.
16
spela, hantera
to address or handle a situation according to the specified approach or strategy
Transitive: to play a situation in a specific manner
Exempel
The politician played the situation opportunistically to gain public support.
Politikern spelade situationen opportunistiskt för att vinna allmänt stöd.
Play
01
lek
an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children
Exempel
Tag is a popular form of play among school-aged kids.
Lek är en populär form av underhållning bland skolbarn.
02
spel, deltagande
the act of engaging in a game or activity for stakes, aiming to win a prize, often involving payment for participation
Exempel
The raffle 's play included a small fee for the possibility of winning a grand prize.
Lotteriets spel inkluderade en liten avgift för möjligheten att vinna ett stort pris.
03
pjäs, teaterstycke
a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
Exempel
The drama club is rehearsing a classic Shakespearean play for their spring production.
04
drag, strategi
an effort or action taken to achieve or obtain something
Exempel
The politician 's play for more votes involved numerous public appearances and speeches.
Politikerns drag för att få fler röster innebar många offentliga framträdanden och tal.
05
spel, rörelseutrymme
the allowance for movement or room to maneuver
Exempel
The hinge has too much play, which causes the door to rattle.
Gångjärnet har för mycket spel, vilket får dörren att skramla.
5.1
handlingsutrymme, rörelsefrihet
the range or flexibility to act or operate freely
Exempel
The project 's success was due to the play in its flexible guidelines.
Projektets framgång berodde på spelet i dess flexibla riktlinjer.
06
spel, manöver
a skillful and coordinated action performed with precision and dexterity
Exempel
The dancer 's play with the ribbons captivated the audience.
Dansarens lek med banden fängslade publiken.
07
skämt, retas
verbal wit or teasing, often at another's expense, but intended in a humorous and light-hearted manner
Exempel
Despite the sharp play, no one took the banter seriously.
Trots det skarpa spelet tog ingen skämten på allvar.
08
uppspelning, start
the function or action of starting or initiating the playback of a media file
Exempel
After loading the audio book, she tapped play to listen to the first chapter.
Efter att ha laddat ljudboken tryckte hon på spela för att lyssna på det första kapitlet.
09
lek, underhållning
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
10
strategi, spelplan
a prearranged strategy or plan of action used in team sports
Exempel
After a time-out, the players discussed their next play.
Efter en timeout diskuterade spelarna sitt nästa spel.
11
lek
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
12
lek, fäktning
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
13
lek, användning
utilization or exercise
14
pjäs
a live presentation of a play or stage production
15
lek, handling
a state in which action is feasible
16
svagt och darrande ljus, flimrande ljus
a weak and tremulous light
17
speltid, spelens varaktighet
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
Lexikalt Träd
misplay
overplay
played
play
