mit|spielen
Translation
to play along, to join in, to participate, to co-star
Examples
Er spielt beim Fußball mit.
He joins in with the football.
Sie spielt in dem Theaterstück mit.
She is acting in the play.
Wenn das Wetter mitspielt, gehen wir wandern.
If the weather plays along, we'll go hiking.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to play along in something He joins in with the football.
((in sth.)) to act in something She is acting in the play.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teilnehmen (to take part), mitmachen (to join in), dabei sein (to be there)
Etymology
From 'mit-' (with) and 'spielen' (to play). Literally means 'to play with' or 'to play along'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'playing' (spielen) 'with' (mit) your friends in a game.