Translation of Slovak word "hrať" to English
hrať
/ɦrat͡s/
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
Imperfective verb (perfective: zahrať). For sports and games it governs the accusative (hrať futbal, hrať šach); for musical instruments it requires the preposition 'na' + locative (hrať na klavíri, hrať na gitare). Reflexive 'hrať sa' means to play (like children) or to fiddle with something.
🇬🇧 English
play
Example sentence
Rád hrám futbal.
I like to play soccer.
Vieš hrať na klavíri?
Can you play the piano?
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Common phrases
- hrať dôležitú úlohu— to play an important role
- hrať na hudobnom nástroji— to play a musical instrument
- hrať fér— to play fair
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "hrať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "hrať" means "play" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Rád hrám futbal." (which translates as "I like to play soccer.").
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