Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To take part in a game or activity together with others.
Natural examples
Darf ich beim nächsten Brettspiel mitspielen?
May I join the next board game?
Die jüngeren Kinder spielten begeistert mit.
The younger children joined in enthusiastically.
Bei der Entscheidung spielte auch der Preis mit.
Price also played a part in the decision.
Usage note
Separable verb. Figuratively, a factor can also mitspielen when it influences an outcome.
Mini-lesson: mitspielen
To take part in a game or activity together with others. Separable verb. Figuratively, a factor can also mitspielen when it influences an outcome.
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