bespielen
Translation
to record on, to play on (a stage), to use for playing, to fill (a role)
Examples
Die Band bespielt die große Bühne.
The band plays on the big stage.
Er bespielt die Kassette mit neuer Musik.
He records new music onto the cassette.
Die Kinder bespielen den ganzen Spielplatz.
The children are playing all over the playground.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) bespielen to play on/record on (sth.) Die Band bespielt die große Bühne.
Similar Words
aufführen (to perform), aufnehmen (to record)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'spielen' (to play). It literally means to 'play upon' something.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'be-' as intensifying the action on an object. You don't just play, you 'be-play' a stage or a cassette.