play (EN)
kitenzi, nomino

kitenzi “play”

play; he plays; past played, part. played; ger. playing
  1. kucheza
    The children were playing happily on the swings at the park.
  2. kushiriki (katika michezo au mchezo)
    Every Saturday, she plays soccer with her local club.
  3. kushindana
    Tomorrow, our school's soccer team will play the reigning champions in the finals.
  4. kuigiza
    In the school performance, she played the role of a brave astronaut.
  5. kupiga (chombo cha muziki)
    She played the violin beautifully at the concert last night.
  6. kutoa muziki
    The pianist played beautifully, filling the room with melodious tunes.
  7. kuendesha (kifaa ili kutazama au kusikiliza rekodi)
    She played the DVD of the new film she borrowed.
  8. kuigiza (kazi ya maigizo)
    The drama club is playing "Romeo and Juliet" at the school theater this weekend.
  9. kujifanya
    When the teacher asked who broke the vase, the children played innocent, looking at each other with feigned confusion.

nomino “play”

sg. play, pl. plays or uncountable
  1. michezo (ya watoto)
    At the park, the joyful sounds of kids at play filled the air.
  2. mwenendo (wa mchezo)
    During the chess tournament, play was interrupted several times due to technical issues.
  3. ushiriki (katika michezo au mchezo)
    After practicing all summer, her play on the tennis court was noticeably stronger.
  4. hatua (katika mchezo)
    During the basketball game, her quick steal and layup was the most impressive play of the night.
  5. tamthilia
    The school's drama club is putting on a play about the life of Alexander Hamilton.
  6. hatua (katika mkakati wa biashara au siasa)
    The tech company's play into renewable energy surprised many industry experts.
  7. mwitikio (hii ni hali ambapo kitu kinaonyesha mabadiliko au mwingiliano wa harakati, kama vile mwanga unavyobadilika au upepo unavyopuliza kwenye mashavu)
    As the leaves rustled in the breeze, a mesmerizing play of dappled sunlight danced upon the forest floor.
  8. mwanya (katika sehemu ya mitambo)
    When I tried to tighten the bolt, I noticed there was a lot of play in the joint, which meant it wasn't secure.
  9. mara (ya kucheza faili la kidijitali)
    The latest viral video on YouTube has already hit a million plays in just 24 hours.
  10. kitufe (cha kuanzisha uchezaji wa media)
    To start watching the movie, simply press the play button on your remote control.