VERB
zumachen/ˈt͡suːˌmaxn̩/to close; to shut
zumachen is a German verb that means to close or to shut. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌmaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "machte zu" and the past participle is "zugemacht".
Definitions
1.to close or shut something (especially a door, window, or similar)(general)
a.to close a door, window, etc.
Kannst du bitte das Fenster zumachen?—Can you please close the window?
b.to close a shop, business, etc. temporarily or permanently
Der Laden macht um 18 Uhr zu.—The shop closes at 6 p.m.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zumachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mache zu |
| Present (du) | machst zu |
| Present (er/sie/es) | macht zu |
| Preterite (ich) | machte zu |
| Participle II | zugemacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | machte zu |
| Imperative (singular) | mach zu |
| Imperative (plural) | macht zu |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zumachen" mean in English?
- "zumachen" means to close or to shut. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zumachen"?
- "zumachen" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌmaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zumachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zumachen" is "zugemacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zumachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zumachen" becomes "machte zu" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zumachen"?
- "zumachen" is a verb in German.
