Anmachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anmachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "turn on", "switch on" or "activate".

Essential properties of "anmachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anmachen
  • Simple past: machte an
  • Participle: angemacht

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anmachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To turn on a device or light"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du bitte das Licht anmachen?Can you please turn on the light?
  2. Er hat den Fernseher angemacht.He turned on the TV.
  3. Ich werde die Heizung anmachen.I will turn on the heating.

2.) "To flirt with or hit on someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat versucht, sie im Club anzumachen.He tried to hit on her in the club.
  2. Sie mag es nicht, wenn Männer sie anmachen.She doesn't like it when men hit on her.
  3. Er macht jede Frau an, die er trifft.He hits on every woman he meets.

3.) "To dress or season food"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde den Salat mit Öl und Essig anmachen.I will dress the salad with oil and vinegar.
  2. Kannst du die Suppe anmachen?Can you season the soup?
  3. Er macht das Fleisch mit Gewürzen an.He seasons the meat with spices.
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