ˈmaxn̩

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Translation

to make; to do

Word origin

From Old High German mahhōn, from the same Germanic root as English make.

Origin
Old High German
Root
mahhōn
English cognates
make

Grammar

Verb typeweak, regular

Examples

Wochenende?

What are you doing at the weekend?

schnell Tee.

I will quickly make us a tea.

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That does not matter.

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This word is part of lesson 2.