machen
to make; to do
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈmaxən/
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Cultural Note
Machen is one of the most versatile verbs in German, functioning like both 'to do' and 'to make' in English. It appears in countless idiomatic expressions: 'Mach's gut!' (Take care!), 'Das macht Spass' (That's fun).
📝 Example Sentences
Was machst du?
What are you doing?
Ich mache mir Sorgen.
I am worried. (Literally: I make myself worries.)
Das macht nichts.
That doesn't matter.