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Swedish frequency list

No. 3,914 in Swedish

leka

"To play."

In a sentence

  • Barnen gillar att leka i parken.

    The children like to play in the park.

    In this sentence, 'leka' is used to indicate the action of engaging in playful activities, often associated with children and their imaginative or casual playtime.

  • De vuxna kan också leka, till exempel genom att delta i teater.

    Adults can also play, for example by participating in theater.

    Here, 'leka' expands its meaning to denote engaging in creative activities or role-playing, showing its broader applicability to different age groups.

  • Valpen lär sig att leka med bollen.

    The puppy is learning to play with the ball.

    Here, 'leka' is applied to describe the interaction or playful engagement of an animal, in this case, a puppy playing with an object.

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