play
verb
/pleɪ/
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[pʰleɪ̯]
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- (intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
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leikkiä,
pitää hauskaa,
telmiä
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- (transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
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soittaa,
pelata
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- (transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
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pelata,
näytellä,
osallistua
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- (transitive, of a person) To operate (a device or media) so as to cause sound (especially music) or moving pictures to be produced.
- (AAVE, intransitive) To kid; to joke; to say something for amusement; to act, or to treat something, unseriously.
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soittaa,
toistaa
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hoitaa
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- (transitive, of a, theatrical company, or, band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
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huijata,
naruttaa
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- To give a false appearance of being; to pretend to be.
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leikkiä
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play
noun
/pleɪ/
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[pʰleɪ̯]
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- (countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
- (countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
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näytelmä
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- (uncountable, sports, with certain prepositions, also figurative) The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is available to be played (see also in play, out of play).
- (uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
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leikki,
peli
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- (uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
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peli
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- (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
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siirto,
peli
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- (countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
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esiintymä,
kenttä
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- (countable) An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.
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siirto
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- (countable) An instance of watching or listening to media.
- (countable, uncountable) An instance or instances of causing media to be watched or heard, such as by broadcasting.
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toisto,
toistokerta
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