No. 837 in Icelandic
leika
"Leika" means "to play" or "to act" in English.
In a sentence
Ég leika mér með vininum mínum.
I play with my friend.
Here, 'leika' means 'to play,' indicating recreational or playful activity.
Leikararnir leika í nýjustu kvikmyndinni.
The actors perform in the latest movie.
In this case, 'leika' is used to mean 'to act' in a performance context.
Leikurinn hófst klukkan átta.
The game started at eight o’clock.
Here, the root 'leik-' in 'leikurinn' pertains to a match or game, showcasing its use in sports or structured play.
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