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Icelandic frequency list

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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