anmachen
turn on
Es kann bedeuten, ein Gerät in Betrieb zu setzen, oder jemanden freundlich und interessiert anzusprechen.
The German word "anmachen" is a verb that means "to turn on" or "to switch on". It is formed from the prefix "an" meaning "on" and the verb "machen" meaning "to make" or "to do". "Anmachen" is commonly used in contexts such as turning on electronic devices, lights, or appliances.
Similar words in German include "einschalten" (to switch on) and "aktivieren" (to activate).
The main difference is that "einschalten" is specifically used for starting electrical devices, whereas "anmachen" can have broader applications, including turning on appliances and can sometimes also refer to attracting someone's attention romantically (as in "anmachen" meaning to hit on someone or flirt).
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Examples
Kannst du bitte den Fernseher anmachen?verb
Can you please turn on the television?
Zuerst macht er im Wohnzimmer die Lampen an.verb
First he turns the lamps on in the living room.
Sie hat den Computer vor der Arbeit angemacht.verb
She turned on the computer before work.
Bei Kälte machen die Nachbarn den Ofen an.verb
When it is cold, the neighbors turn on the oven.
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