VERB
machen/ˈmaxn̩/to do; to make; to perform
machen is a German verb that means to do, to make, or to perform. It is pronounced /ˈmaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "machte" and the past participle is "gemacht".
Definitions
1.to do something, to perform an action or activity(general action)
a.to carry out a task or activity
Ich muss heute noch meine Hausaufgaben machen.—I still have to do my homework today.
2.to make, to produce or create something(produce/create)
a.to manufacture or craft something
Sie macht einen Kuchen für den Geburtstag.—She is making a cake for the birthday.
3.to cause a certain state or change(result/consequence)
a.to bring someone or something into a certain state
Das macht mich glücklich.—That makes me happy.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | machen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mache |
| Present (du) | machst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | macht |
| Preterite (ich) | machte |
| Participle II | gemacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | machte |
| Imperative (singular) | mache |
| Imperative (plural) | macht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "machen" mean in English?
- "machen" means to do, to make, or to perform. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "machen"?
- "machen" is pronounced /ˈmaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "machen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "machen" is "gemacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "machen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "machen" becomes "machte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "machen"?
- "machen" is a verb in German.
