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In Kaqchikel<\/strong>, by Gelber : etz’anin<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Comalapa, in the Altiplano region, Guatemala.<\/p>\n

In <\/strong>Albanian<\/strong>, by Leli: Luaj<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro<\/p>\n

In Basque (Euskara)<\/strong>, by Maruja de Redondo: Jolastu<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Basque country\u00a0(France, Spain).<\/p>\n

In Batanga<\/strong>, by Medy: ihangwa<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cameroon.<\/p>\n

Note: Iboma <\/em>(musical instrument), madjoho <\/em>(games), iha madjoho <\/em>(play with some friends, have fun)<\/p>\n

In <\/strong>Bislama <\/strong>Pidgin <\/strong>, by Alex: Pleple<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Vanuatu.<\/p>\n

In Breton (Brezhoneg)<\/strong>, by Luc, Stefan, Kervern and Kristian H.: C’hoari<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Brittany (France).<\/p>\n

Note: pronounced [‘xwa:ri], the verb and noun have the same form and pronounciation. This word is used for playing a game or a part. For music, we would use “seni\u00f1” [‘se:n\u0129].<\/p>\n

In Burushaski<\/strong>, by Piar Karim: Ghilttiras<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the North of Pakistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region and Srinagar<\/p>\n

Note: it is a language isolate<\/p>\n

In Catalan<\/strong>, by Jordi, Silvia Jan\u00e9 and Rosa-Maria Llavor\u00e9: Jugar<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Spain (Catalonia, Valencian Community, Balearic Islands), France (Pyr\u00e9nn\u00e9es Orientales), Andorra, Italy (Sardinia).<\/p>\n

Note: Despite graphic resemblance with the spanish form, pronunciation is quite different: the first letter, J, is not guttural as in Spanish but rather pronounced as in French, and the last letter, r, is not voiced.<\/p>\n

In Chinese (Mandarin)<\/strong>, by Mose: W\u00e1n (\u73a9)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in China, Taiwan, Hong-Kong, Singapore.<\/p>\n

Note: also means “to have a good time”‘. The ideogram is identical in simplified and traditional Chinese.<\/p>\n

In Chukchi<\/strong>, by Weinstein Charles:\u00a0Uwiswetyk<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Chukotka (Russia)<\/p>\n

In Comorian (Shikomori)<\/strong>, by Dalila: Ou-angadza<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Comoro Islands (Anjouan, Grande Comore, Moheli, Mayotte).<\/p>\n

In Dutch (Flemish)<\/strong>, by Pierre Favresse: Spelen<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Netherlands, and Belgium.<\/p>\n

In Ese Ejja<\/strong>, by Marine: W<\/span>e’ewe’eani<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Bolivia and Peru.<\/p>\n

Note: apostrophe indicates a glottal stop.<\/p>\n

In Esperanto<\/strong>, byGoBois, Mirejo, and Aleks: Ludi<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the whole world.<\/p>\n

Note: Mi ludas = I play ; mi ludis = I was playing ; mi ludos = I will play.<\/p>\n

In<\/strong> Fala<\/strong>, by Eusebio Mart\u00edn: Xugar<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the North of Extremadura, Spain.<\/p>\n

Note: “xugus” (games)<\/p>\n

In French<\/strong>, by Michel: Jouer
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In Fula (Pulaar, Fulfulde)<\/strong>, by Seydou: Fijude<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cameroon, in the Centrafrican Republic, in Chad, Sudan, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Bissau Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Togo and Benin.<\/p>\n

Note: “to play”, “to have fun” and (pejoratively) “to party” ; in the case of playing an instrument: “fiyude hoddu”, “to play the lute” (literally “to hit the lute”).<\/p>\n

In Galician<\/strong>, by Arancha: Xogar<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Galicia (Spain).<\/p>\n

In German<\/strong>, by Ibelice: Zu spielen<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, and Belgium.<\/p>\n

In Hindi<\/strong>, by Michel: Khelna (\u0916\u0947\u0932\u0928\u093e)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in India (mainly North), and also in Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad, etc.<\/p>\n

In Hiw<\/strong>, by Alex: Togek\u00ebse<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Vanuatu.<\/p>\n

Note: [t\u0254\u0263\u0259\u02c8kes\u0259].<\/p>\n

In Hungarian (Magyar)<\/strong>, by Pierre: J\u00e1tszik<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, countries bordering Hungary.<\/p>\n

Note: pronounced “yatstik”, with a long ”a”.<\/p>\n

In Italian<\/strong><\/strong>, <\/strong>by Todos a jugar: Giocare<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Italy, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican, Croatia.<\/p>\n

In Irish Gaelic<\/strong>, by Alexandre:\u00a0Imirt<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Ireland.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0 Japanese<\/strong>, by Kervern and Maison Kaiseki: Asobu (<\/span>\u3042\u305d\u3076)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Japan.<\/p>\n

I<\/strong>n Kabyle (Taqbaylit)<\/strong>, by Idir: Urar<\/span><\/p>\n

This Berber language is spoken in Algeria.<\/p>\n

Pronunciation : the ‘r’ is rolled<\/p>\n

In Kali\u2019na<\/strong>, by Serge: Aisapanon<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, Venezuela.<\/p>\n

In Kashmiri<\/strong>, by Hilal Ahmed Sheikh: Gindun<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Kashmir, in the north of India<\/p>\n

Pronunciation : \/\u0261\u026anden\/<\/p>\n

In Kiholo (Holu), <\/strong>by Mvwala Katshinga:\u00a0Kutonoka<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Angola<\/p>\n

In Kinyarwanda<\/strong>, by Mwembe:\u00a0Gukina<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

Note: To play an instrument: “Gucuranga” or “Kuvuza”.<\/p>\n

In Latin<\/strong>, by Jacques Macaire: Jocor<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Vatican.<\/p>\n

Note: jocor, infinitve: joc\u0101ri. Jocus is a joke.<\/p>\n

In Libinza<\/strong>, by Constant Bopima M. Bokoto: Lo-ana<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken DR Congo.<\/p>\n

In Lingala<\/strong>, by Constant Bopima M. Bokoto and Ang\u00e8le Bongongo: Kosana, Kosakana<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Congo-Brazzaville and in DR Congo.<\/p>\n

Note: “lisano” = a game.<\/p>\n

In Luganda<\/strong>, by Mwembe:\u00a0Okuzannya<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Uganda.<\/p>\n

In Mafa (Matakam)<\/strong>, by Marckda24: N’tsiy walay<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cameroon and Nigeria.<\/p>\n

In Malagasy<\/span><\/strong><\/span>, by Ralalaoherivony Baholisoa: Milalao<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Madagascar.<\/p>\n

Variants : mis\u00f4ma, mid\u00f4la.<\/p>\n

In Mapuche (mapudungun)<\/strong>, by Relmulikan: Aukantun<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in southern Chili and Argentina (Araucania).<\/p>\n

In (Yucatec) Maya<\/strong>, by Jhonnatan Rangel:\u00a0B\u00e1axal<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.<\/p>\n

In Mwotlap<\/strong>, by Alex: Siseg<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Vanuatu.<\/p>\n

Note: [sis\u025b\u0263].<\/p>\n

In Occitan<\/strong>, by Teiric: Jogar<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the South of France, the Aran Valley (Spain) and the Valleys of South Piedmont (Italy).<\/p>\n

In Papiamentu<\/strong>, by Saul: Hunga<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cura\u00e7ao, Bonaire and Aruba, as well as Saba, Sint Maarten and Sint Eustatius (Lesser Antilles).<\/p>\n

In Picard<\/strong>, by G\u00e9o: <\/span><\/span>Juer<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in France and Belgium.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Portuguese<\/strong>, by Regina Giglio: Brincar<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozamibique, Timor.<\/p>\n

Note: also used figuratively, as in “jogar palavra afora” : talk for the sake of talking.<\/p>\n

In Proven\u00e7al<\/strong>, by Jean Charles Tabacchi : Jouga<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in southern french area of Provence.<\/p>\n

In Punu<\/strong>, by Jean-Louis Mbadinga: Ussane<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the southwest of Gabon.<\/p>\n

Note: the “u” is pronounced as in English<\/p>\n

In Quechua<\/strong>, by Gloria Caceres: Pukllay<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.<\/p>\n

In Romanian<\/strong>, by Florica Razumiev: Juc\u00e1 (Joc, Juc\u00e1t)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Romania, and in Moldova.<\/p>\n

In Russian<\/strong>, by Bara: Igrat’<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in <\/span><\/span>Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Estonia, South Ossetia, Transnistria, etc.<\/p>\n

Note: infinitive transliterated, stress on first syllable.<\/p>\n

In Spanish<\/strong>, by Michel and Pedro: Jugar<\/span><\/p>\n

In Swahili (Kiswahili)<\/strong>, by Mwembe:\u00a0Kucheza<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and D.R. Congo.<\/p>\n

Note: also means “to dance”. “To play an instrument” is “kupiga”.<\/p>\n

In Teanu<\/strong>, by Alex: Moloe<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken on the Solomon Islands.<\/p>\n

Note: also means “to go for a walk”, “to wander”.<\/p>\n

In Tuareg (Tamasheq, Tamahaq)<\/strong>, by Ibrahim: Az’g, Ad’l<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Algeria, Mali, Niger, Lybia, Burkina Faso.<\/p>\n

Notes: games: “ad’ln”, “imachlan”, “azoug”.<\/p>\n

In Wolof<\/strong>, by Adja : fo<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Senegal and Gambia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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