mit|machen
Translation
to join in, to participate, to take part
Examples
Willst du mitmachen?
Do you want to join in?
Er macht bei dem Spiel nicht mit.
He is not taking part in the game.
Grammar Patterns
((bei+3)) to participate in sth. She is participating in a dance class.
without an object: to join in. Come on, just join in!
Similar Words
teilnehmen, sich beteiligen; Antonyms: zuschauen (to watch), ablehnen (to refuse)
Etymology
From 'mit-' (with, along) + 'machen' (to do, to make). Literally 'to do with' or 'to make along'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'machen' (do) something 'mit' (with) other people, so you 'join in'.