Vorspielen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorspielen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to play for", "to perform for" or "to audition (musically)".

Essential properties of "vorspielen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorspielen
Simple past: spielte vor
Participle: vorgespielt

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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 "vorspielen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To play or perform for someone"

Definition: "To perform a musical or theatrical piece for an audience."
Translation(s): to play for, to perform for, to audition (musically)
Synonym(s): aufführen, darbieten
Related word(s): Vorspiel, Probe

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wird das Stück morgen vorspielen.He will play the piece tomorrow.
Sie hat das Lied perfekt vorgespielt.She performed the song perfectly.
Kannst du uns etwas auf dem Klavier vorspielen?Can you play something for us on the piano?

2.) "To feign or pretend"

Definition: "To pretend or simulate something in front of others."
Translation(s): to pretend, to feign, to simulate
Synonym(s): vortäuschen, heucheln
Antonym(s): offenbaren, zeigen
Related word(s): Täuschung, Heuchelei

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat uns seine Freude nur vorgespielt.He only feigned his joy for us.
Sie spielt ihm die Unschuld vor.She pretends innocence to him.
Er spielt oft den Ahnungslosen vor.He often pretends to be clueless.

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