Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To reproduce recorded sound or video using a device.
Natural examples
Spiel das Video bitte noch einmal ab.
Please play the video again.
Die App spielt die Audiodatei ab.
The app plays the audio file.
Wir haben die Aufnahme in der Besprechung abgespielt.
We played the recording during the meeting.
Usage note
Abspielen refers here to recorded media. Playing an instrument normally uses spielen without ab-.
Mini-lesson: abspielen
To reproduce recorded sound or video using a device. Abspielen refers here to recorded media. Playing an instrument normally uses spielen without ab-.
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