Translation of German word "machen" to English
machen
/ˈmaxn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo create. To build, construct, produce, or originate.
How to use
The weak verb machen ('to make / do') is extremely versatile and conjugates regularly: ich mache, du machst, er macht, hat gemacht. It is used in many idiomatic expressions where English uses different verbs (Hausaufgaben machen — do homework, Foto machen — take a photo).
🇬🇧 English
to make
Example
Wir haben ein Vogelhäuschen für unseren Garten gebaut.
We built a birdhouse for our garden.
Ich werde noch einen Mann aus ihm machen.
I'll make a man out of him.
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Common phrases
- Hausaufgaben machen— to do homework
- Spaß machen— to be fun / enjoy
- sich Sorgen machen— to worry / be anxious (requires reflexive dative)
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gemacht
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #165 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "machen"?▼
The German word "machen" is defined as: "To create. To build, construct, produce, or originate."
What does the German word "machen" mean?▼
The German word "machen" means "to make" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich mache das Projekt." (which translates as "We built a birdhouse for our garden.").
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