Nachspielen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachspielen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to replay", "to re-enact" or "to perform again".

Essential properties of "nachspielen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nachspielen
Simple past: spielte nach
Participle: nachgespielt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "nachspielen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Reproduce a musical piece or theatrical scene"

Definition: "To reproduce an existing musical piece or theatrical scene."
Translation(s): to replay, to re-enact, to perform again, to play
Synonym(s): imitieren, kopieren
Antonym(s): erfinden, kreieren
Related word(s): nachahmen, nachbilden

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Band wird das Lied heute Abend nachspielen.The band will replay the song tonight.
Er kann das Klavierstück auswendig nachspielen.He can play the piano piece by heart.
Die Schauspieler haben die Szene genau nachspielen.The actors have accurately re-enacted the scene.

2.) "Recreate an event or situation for better understanding"

Definition: "To recreate an event or situation to understand it better."
Translation(s): to re-enact, to simulate, to reconstruct, to play out, to replicate
Synonym(s): rekonstruieren, nachstellen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vergessen
Related word(s): wiederholen, nachvollziehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Ermittler müssen den Unfall nachspielen.The investigators must re-enact the accident.
Wir sollten das Experiment nachspielen, um die Ergebnisse zu überprüfen.We should replicate the experiment to verify the results.
Er hat die Verhandlung im Gerichtssaal nachgespielt.He re-enacted the trial in the courtroom.

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