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