No. 256 in Norwegian
spille
"Spille" means "to play" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg liker å spille gitar om kvelden.
I like playing the guitar in the evening.
Here, 'spille' is used to describe playing a musical instrument.
Vi skal spille kort etter middagen.
We are going to play cards after dinner.
Here, 'spille' is used to describe playing a game.
Hun skal spille rollen som dronningen i teaterstykket.
She will play the role of the queen in the play.
Here, 'spille' is used to describe acting a role in a performance.
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