tätigen
Translation
to make (a call, investment), to carry out, to transact
Examples
Ich muss einen Anruf tätigen.
I have to make a phone call.
Sie hat eine große Investition getätigt.
She made a large investment.
Wir sollten bald einen Kauf tätigen.
We should make a purchase soon.
Grammar Patterns
to make/carry out ((sth.)) ((et4)) tätigen She made a large investment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: machen (to make/do), durchführen (to carry out), vornehmen (to undertake)
Etymology
Verb derived from the adjective 'tätig' (active). It means to 'make something active' or to carry something out.
Memory Tips
This is a more formal version of 'machen'. Use it for transactions like 'einen Anruf tätigen' (to make a call) or 'eine Investition tätigen' (to make an investment).