machen
Translation
did, made
Examples
Sie machten einen Ausflug.
They went on a trip.
Die Geräusche machten mir Angst.
The noises made me scared.
Wir machten die Hausaufgaben.
We did the homework.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to do/make (sth.) He is doing his homework.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to make (sb.) (into sth.) They made him captain.
((sb.)) ((+adjective)) to make (sb.) (+adj.) The news made her sad.
Similar Words
tun (to do), erstellen (to create), herstellen (to produce)
Etymology
From Old High German 'mahhōn' (to prepare, make). Cognate with English 'make'.
Memory Tips
A very versatile verb, like 'make' or 'do' in English. Think of 'making' something with your hands.