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tākaro

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play

player, playing

tākaro

noun, verb

temporal inflection

Usage

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he keen sport play soccer tennis he

Translation

He is very keen on sports and plays soccer and tennis.

Play in slow motion Play at normal speed

outside rain both sister twiddle-thumbs play toy inside

Translation

It was raining outside. The two sisters had nothing to do and played with toys inside.

Notes

Not used for playing a musical instrument.