mit|spielen
Translation
to play along, to join in, to participate, to have a part in
Examples
Darf ich mitspielen?
Can I play too?
Er spielt in der neuen Serie mit.
He has a part in the new series.
Das Glück hat hier mitgespielt.
Luck played a part here.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to participate in sth. He is participating in the play.
((with sb.)) to play with sb. The child is playing with her friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teilnehmen (to participate), sich beteiligen (to get involved); Antonyms: zuschauen (to watch)
Etymology
From the prefix `mit-` (with, along) + the verb `spielen` (to play). Literally 'to play with'.
Memory Tips
Think of `mit` as the English 'with'. You are playing 'with' others, so you `mitspielen`.