English–German
“make” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈheːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/
Example
Wir stellen heute Brot her.
Today we're making bread.
How to say “make” in German
“Make” in German is herstellen.
Separate parts are brought together until a product, connection, or working condition exists.
Example sentences with herstellen
Ich konnte keinen Kontakt herstellen.
I couldn't make contact.
Tips for using herstellen
- In a main clause, herstellen splits, as in Wir stellen heute Brot her, while the infinitive remains joined after a modal verb.
Other German words for “make”
Ich tätige heute eine Überweisung.
I am making a bank transfer today.