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How do you say "to play (the drums)" in Russian?
играть
igratʹ
In Russian, "to play (the drums)" is играть.
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Pronunciation
Say ee-GRAH-tuh, stress on the second syllable. The 'i' is short and bright.
Writing and usage
Six letters: играть. The root иг means to play. The suffix -ать marks it as imperfective.
Example sentence
Она играет на барабане.
She plays the drums.
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How to remember играть
Igratь means to play - whether music, sports, or games, you play to engage in fun activity.
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Questions about играть
How do you say "to play (the drums)" in Russian?
In Russian, "to play (the drums)" is играть. It is a noun.
How is играть written in Russian?
Six letters: играть. The root иг means to play. The suffix -ать marks it as imperfective.
How is играть used in a sentence?
Use играть as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Она играет на барабане. (She plays the drums.).
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