nach|spielen
Translation
to reenact, to replay, to imitate, to play a repeat match
Examples
Die Kinder spielen die Szene nach.
The children are reenacting the scene.
Die Mannschaften müssen das Spiel nachspielen.
The teams have to replay the match.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reenact (sth.) The children reenact the story.
Similar Words
imitieren (to imitate), wiederholen (to repeat), kopieren (to copy)
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after, in imitation of) and 'spielen' (to play). It means to 'play after' or 'play in imitation of' something.
Memory Tips
Imagine children 'playing after' a scene from a movie, reenacting it.