игра
Pronunciation: [ɪˈɡra]
“игра” is a Russian word. Its 11 meanings in English:
noun
- game
- a sport which is played (also спорти́вная игра́ (sportívnaja igrá))
- Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
- Similar activity, in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
- "Repeated, incompletely functional behavior differing from more serious versions ..., and initiated voluntarily when ... in a low-stress setting."
- An individual's performance in a sport or game.
- acting, performance
- role-playing (also ролева́я игра́ (rolevája igrá))
- playing (a musical instrument)
- movement of gas bubbles in a sparkling drink
- glitter, sparkle, radiance (of precious stones)
Etymology
Inherited from Old East Slavic игра (igra), from Proto-Slavic *jьgra.
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