No. 368 in Russian
играть
"Играть" - to play.
In a sentence
Я люблю играть в шахматы.
I love to play chess.
The verb "играть" is used here to indicate engaging in a game or activity.
Она будет играть роль принцессы в спектакле.
She will play the role of the princess in the play.
The verb "играть" is used here to denote performing as a character in a theatrical setting.
Дети играют на улице с мячом.
The children are playing outside with a ball.
The verb "играть" is used here to describe the act of leisure and fun activity that children engage in.
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