ausmachen/ˈaʊ̯sˌmaxn̩/to turn off (a device); to make up (constitute); to matter
ausmachen is a German verb that means to turn off (a device), to make up (constitute), or to matter. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌmaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "machte aus" and the past participle is "ausgemacht".
Definitions
1.to switch off or turn off (a device, light, etc.)(device/action)
a.turning off an electrical device or light
Kannst du bitte das Licht ausmachen?—Can you please turn off the light?
2.to make up; to account for (a part or percentage of something)(composition/amount)
a.to constitute a proportion
Internationale Kunden machen 40 Prozent unseres Umsatzes aus.—International customers make up 40 percent of our sales.
3.to matter; to be important (typically in negative constructions or questions)(importance)
a.to be of importance
Es macht mir nichts aus, wenn du zu spät kommst.—I don't mind if you are late.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ausmachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mache aus |
| Present (du) | machst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | macht aus |
| Preterite (ich) | machte aus |
| Participle II | ausgemacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | machte aus |
| Imperative (singular) | mach aus |
| Imperative (plural) | macht aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ausmachen" mean in English?
- "ausmachen" means to turn off (a device), to make up (constitute), or to matter. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ausmachen"?
- "ausmachen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌmaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ausmachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ausmachen" is "ausgemacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ausmachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ausmachen" becomes "machte aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ausmachen"?
- "ausmachen" is a verb in German.
