English to Maori Meaning of play - tākaro


Play :
tākaro

kēmu, tākaro, e warea, runaruna, faaoaoaraa, iti, whakaari, wahi, mahi, kanohi, hākinakina, whakangahau, pīoioi, nekehanga, tere, auau, kaupapa, petipeti, whakaatu, whakaaturanga, oaoaraa, ngahau, pai, whanui, horapa, toronga, whānuitanga, whakamahi, whakamahinga, whanonga, whakahaere

tākaro, iti, Moi, mahi, pupuhi, tangi, mowhiti, takawairore, maihao, whakaheke, porotītiti, arahi, te tono, nekehanga, tohu, hangä, hākinakina, vahavaha ki, reo, puaki, tāpare, petipeti, kēmu, He pārekareka ki, te kakai, mataono tau

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Definitions of play in English
Noun(1) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage(2) a theatrical performance of a drama(3) a preset plan of action in team sports(4) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill(5) a state in which action is feasible(6) utilization or exercise(7) an attempt to get something(8) activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules(9) (in games or plays or other performances(10) the removal of constraints(11) a weak and tremulous light(12) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously(13) movement or space for movement(14) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement(15) (game(16) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize
Verb(1) participate in games or sport(2) act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome(3) play on an instrument(4) play a role or part(5) be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children(6) replay (as a melody(7) perform music on (a musical instrument(8) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind(9) move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly(10) bet or wager (money(11) engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion(12) pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity(13) emit recorded sound(14) perform on a certain location(15) put (a card or piece(16) engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
Examples of play in English
(1) When the ball is in flight, he has a history of attacking it and making the big play .(2) He stopped and leaned over the bridge wall to watch the play of light on the river.(3) Children can feed, touch and play with the animals during free public tours led by park rangers.(4) he didn't gamble or play the ponies(5) The current school is in an extended house and has very small classrooms and little space for outdoor play for the children.(6) does he still play?(7) Next time they play their home town they deserve to be playing to a packed house.(8) But in the meantime John is more than happy to stay at home and play dad.(9) the ball is out of play(10) It obviously did the trick, because I became a regular in the first team and went on to play for England.(11) The poor creatures aren't even allowed to play conkers at school any more.(12) The first day's play on Friday was restricted to 10.2 overs.(13) the team will play France on Wednesday(14) Since then there's been a lot of play in the steering.(15) The play sums up all of the uncertainty of the age, while at the same time bringing the issues and ideas of 18th century England right up to date.(16) I personally think that the whole argument about civil liberties comes into play again.
Related Phrases of play
(1) to play ::
ki te tākaro
(2) fair play ::
tākaro ataahua
(3) play soccer ::
tākaro poikiri
(4) play chess ::
tākaro whaikīngi
(5) play tennis ::
tākaro tēnehi
(6) play football ::
tākaro whutupaoro
(7) play again ::
tākaro ano
(8) play the piano ::
tākaro i te piana
(9) plug and play ::
mono me te tākaro
(10) play music ::
tākaro waiata
Synonyms
Noun
1. amusement ::
faaoaoaraa
2. drama ::
whakaari
3. action ::
mahi
4. behavior ::
whanonga
5. movement ::
kaupapa
8. frolic ::
e takaro ana
9. turn ::
tahuri
10. shimmer ::
ārohirohi
11. free rein ::
parairetia e free
12. sport ::
hākinakina
13. bid ::
tono
14. swordplay ::
swordplay
15. maneuver ::
nekeneke
16. child's play ::
tākaro o tamaiti
Verb
17. amuse oneself ::
whakangahau kita
18. take part in ::
tango tetahi wahi i roto i
19. compete against ::
whakataetae ki
21. perform ::
mahi
22. make ::
hanga
23. dance ::
kanikani
24. bring ::
kawea
25. recreate ::
waihanga
26. fiddle ::
whīra
27. act as ::
mahi rite
28. run ::
oma
29. wager ::
pupuri
30. act ::
mahi
31. toy ::
takawairore
32. trifle ::
iti
33. take on ::
tangohia i runga i
34. spiel ::
Spiel
35. flirt ::
ohovale
Antonyms
Different Forms
plath, platy, platys, play, playable, played, plays
Word Example from TV Shows
(SIGHS) I made a play for her,
and she shot me down.

(SIGHS) I made a PLAY for her, and she shot me down.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 24

Oh, gee, Sheldon,
I don't think we can play on Sunday.

Oh, gee, Sheldon, I don't think we can PLAY on Sunday.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 7

The girl picked to play Mimi, she dropped
out and they asked me to replace her.

The girl picked to PLAY Mimi, she dropped out and they asked me to replace her.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

to play fast and loose
with his ninjas
and his army,

to PLAY fast and loose with his ninjas and his army,

Westworld Season 2, Episode 5

Play. Play.

Play. Play.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 6

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