Translation of Kazakh word "ойнау" to English
ойнау
/ojnɑw/
Meaning
VerbTo act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
How to use
Versatile verb meaning to play. Used with games/sports directly (e.g., футбол ойнау). When playing musical instruments or roles, the instrument/role takes the locative suffix '-да/-де' (e.g., домбырада ойнау - to play the dombra, рөлде ойнау - to play a role).
🇬🇧 English
play
Example
Мен футбол ойнағанды ұнатамын.
I like to play soccer.
Сіз пианинода ойнай аласыз ба?
Can you play the piano?
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Common phrases
- футбол ойнау— to play football
- домбырада ойнау— to play the dombra
- басты рөлді ойнау— to play the main role
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What does the Kazakh word "ойнау" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "ойнау" means "play" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Мен футбол ойнағанды ұнатамын." (which translates as "I like to play soccer.").
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