verbverb
tätigen
make
The German word "tätigen" is a verb meaning "to carry out", "to make" (often in the sense of a decision, transaction, or activity), or "to conduct". It stems from the adjective "tätig", which means "active" or "engaged".
Similar words:
- ausführen (to execute, to carry out)
- vornehmen (to perform, to carry out)
- erledigen (to accomplish, to take care of)
Differences:
- "tätigen" often emphasizes the initiation or realization of an action, especially in formal or business contexts (e.g., "eine Investition tätigen" — to make an investment).
- "ausführen" focuses more broadly on executing a task.
- "vornehmen" implies planning and performing an action.
- "erledigen" highlights completing or finishing a task.
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Examples
Sie müssen eine Überweisung tätigen.verb
You have to make a transfer.
Er möchte eine Zahlung tätigen.verb
He wants to make a payment.
Man kann diese Zahlung online tätigen.verb
One can make this payment online.
Man kann den Einkauf online tätigen.verb
One can make the purchase online.
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