VERB
anmachen/ˈanˌmaxn̩/to turn on; to hit on; to put on (sauce, dressing)
anmachen is a German verb that means to turn on, to hit on, or to put on (sauce, dressing). It is pronounced /ˈanˌmaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "machte an" and the past participle is "angemacht".
Definitions
1.to turn on (a device, light, etc.)(device, light, etc.)
a.to switch on an appliance or light
Kannst du bitte das Licht anmachen?—Can you please turn on the light?
2.to flirt with someone in a direct or bold way(flirt)
a.to hit on someone
Er hat sie gestern Abend in der Bar angemacht.—He hit on her at the bar last night.
3.to add or prepare something like a sauce or dressing(food preparation, informal)
a.to put on/prepare dressing or sauce
Ich mache den Salat mit einem Joghurt-Dressing an.—I dress the salad with a yogurt dressing.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anmachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mache an |
| Present (du) | machst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | macht an |
| Preterite (ich) | machte an |
| Participle II | angemacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | machte an |
| Imperative (singular) | mach an |
| Imperative (plural) | macht an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anmachen" mean in English?
- "anmachen" means to turn on, to hit on, or to put on (sauce, dressing). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anmachen"?
- "anmachen" is pronounced /ˈanˌmaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anmachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anmachen" is "angemacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anmachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anmachen" becomes "machte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anmachen"?
- "anmachen" is a verb in German.
