grać
to play (a game, instrument)
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɡrat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
In Polish, 'grać' covers both playing instruments and games, but not children's play (which is 'bawić się'). Playing guitar or piano for a loved one is considered a deeply romantic gesture in Poland. The phrase 'grać komuś na nerwach' means to get on someone's nerves.
📝 Example Sentences
On gra na gitarze dla swojej dziewczyny.
He plays guitar for his girlfriend.
Gramy w karty każdy piątkowy wieczór.
We play cards every Friday evening.