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ausmachen
/ˈaʊsˌmaχən/
to turn off
Kannst du bitte das Licht ausmachen?
Can you please turn off the light?
informal
To turn something off, especially a device or light
Er hat den Fernseher ausgemacht, bevor er schlafen ging.
He turned off the TV before going to sleep.
Commonly used for electrical devices and lights.
informal
To arrange or schedule something
Wir müssen einen Termin ausmachen.
We need to arrange an appointment.
Often used with 'einen Termin ausmachen' (to make an appointment).
informal
To settle or resolve a matter
Sie haben den Streit ausgemacht.
They settled the argument.
Used in the context of resolving disputes or disagreements.
Collocations
das Licht ausmachento turn off the lighteinen Termin ausmachento make an appointmenteinen Deal ausmachento make a deal
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'ausmachen' changes based on context. For example, 'das Licht ausmachen' means 'to turn off the light,' while 'einen Termin ausmachen' means 'to make an appointment.' Always look at the surrounding words to understand the correct meaning.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
'Ausmachen' is commonly used for turning off devices or arranging appointments. It is a versatile verb with multiple meanings depending on the context.
Word Origin
From the prefix 'aus-' (out) and 'machen' (to make or do). The verb combines these elements to indicate the action of turning something off or arranging something.
Usage Notes
The meaning of 'ausmachen' depends heavily on context. It can mean 'to turn off' in the context of devices or lights, or 'to arrange' in the context of appointments or deals. Always pay attention to the surrounding words to determine the correct meaning.
Word Breakdown
aus-
out
prefixmachen
to make or do
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