adjective
gemacht
do · take · make
The German word "gemacht" is the past participle of the verb "machen", which means "to do" or "to make".
- machen = to do / to make
- gemacht = done / made
It is used in perfect tenses (e.g., Ich habe das gemacht = I have done/made that).
Similar words:
- getan (past participle of tun, to do)
- hergestellt (past participle of herstellen, to produce/manufacture)
Differences:
- gemacht is a general term for making or doing.
- getan emphasizes the doing/action aspect.
- hergestellt focuses on manufacturing or producing something tangible.
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Examples
Wer hat das gemacht?adjective
Who has done that?
Wie hast du das gestern gemacht?adjective
How did you do that yesterday?
Wir haben zusammen viele Fotos gemacht.adjective
We have taken many photos together.
Die Hausaufgaben sind schnell gemacht.adjective
The homework is quickly done.
Das Bett ist schon gemacht.adjective
The bed is already made.
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