No. 231 in Dutch
spelen
"To play."
In a sentence
De kinderen spelen in de tuin.
The children are playing in the garden.
Used to indicate recreational or leisure activity.
Hij speelt de hoofdrol in het theaterstuk.
He plays the lead role in the theater play.
Used to describe acting or performing in a role.
Kun je een liedje op de gitaar spelen?
Can you play a song on the guitar?
Used to refer to performing music.
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