nach|machen
Translation
to imitate, to copy, to forge, to emulate
Examples
Kinder machen oft ihre Eltern nach.
Children often imitate their parents.
Kannst du diese Bewegung nachmachen?
Can you copy this movement?
Es ist illegal, Geld nachzumachen.
It is illegal to forge money.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to imitate/copy sb./sth. Children often imitate their parents.
((sb. sth.)) to copy sb. doing sth. Can you copy this movement?
Similar Words
imitieren (to imitate), kopieren (to copy), fälschen (to forge)
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after) + 'machen' (to make/do). Literally 'to do after' someone else, hence to imitate.
Memory Tips
Think of 'making' ('machen') something *after* ('nach') you've seen someone else do it.