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.) The band plays on the big stage.
Similar Words
aufführen (to perform), aufnehmen (to record)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'spielen' (to play). It literally means to 'play upon' something.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'be-' often indicates doing something *to* an object. So, you 'bespielen' a tape by recording on it, or a stage by performing on it.