Play

/plˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈpɫeɪ/

Definition och Betydelse av "play"

to play

VERB

leka, ha roligt

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

Intransitive

1.1

spela, delta

to take part in a game or activity for fun

1.2

leka, låtsas

to assume a role or character during a game or playful activity

spela, delta

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Transitive

2.1

spela, placera

(in card games) to place a card face-up on the table, revealing its value

2.2

slå, spela

to strike a ball with a part of one's body or an object

2.3

spela, tillsätta

to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match

2.4

spela, flytta

(in the game of chess) to move a piece

2.5

spela, agera

to assume a particular position or role in a sports team

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

3.1

spela, framföra

to have the ability to play a musical instrument well

3.2

spela, ackompanjera

to provide musical accompaniment for someone's movement in a specified direction

spela, framföra

to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.

Transitive: to play a character

4.1

spela, låtsas

to behave as if one is someone else with a different personality or characteristics

spela, återge

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

5.1

spela, återge

(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds

spela, uppträda

(of a band, theater company, etc.) to perform at a particular place

Transitive: to play a show somewhere

6.1

spela, uppföra

(of plays or shows) to be performed and presented before an audience

spela, sväva

to appear or move quickly and lightly, particularly in a way that often changes shape or direction

Intransitive

samarbeta, delta

to be willing to cooperate with others, particularly to complete a particular task or goal

Intransitive

leka, manipulera

to manipulate or handle something in a playful, often aimless or idle, manner

Intransitive: to play with sth

spela, ha en roll

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

Transitive: to play a part

leka, ha roligt med

to engage in an activity or task with a lighthearted or casual approach

Intransitive: to play at sth

leka, låta trötta

to let a fish tire itself out by pulling against the line before bringing it in

Transitive: to play a fish

spela, satsa

to wager or stake money in a game of chance

Transitive: to play an amount of money

spela, satsa

to make wagers on the outcome of events or races

Transitive: to play events or races

spruta, flöda

(of a fountain or other source of water) to send out a steady flow of water

Intransitive

Transitive: to play sth

hantera, bemöta

to address or handle a situation according to the specified approach or strategy

Transitive: to play a situation in a specific manner

Play

SUBSTANTIV

lek, nöje

an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children

What is "play"?

Play refers to an activity done for enjoyment, amusement, or recreation, often involving imagination, creativity, or physical movement. It is usually done in a relaxed, informal setting and can include a wide range of activities such as games, sports, or other fun activities. Play can be solo or involve other people, and it is common in both children and adults. Examples of play include playing board games, sports like soccer, or simply playing with toys. Play helps reduce stress, encourage social interaction, and support learning and development.

spel, insats

the act of engaging in a game or activity for stakes, aiming to win a prize, often involving payment for participation