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“take part” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtˌmaxən/

Example

Ich mache heute beim Treffen mit.

I am taking part in the meeting today.

Illustration for mitmachen (take part)

How to say “take part” in German

“Take part” in German is mitmachen.

Someone moves from watching a group task to doing a share of it alongside the other participants.

Full entry for mitmachen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mitmachen

Freiwillig mitzumachen vertieft das Erlebnis.

Taking part voluntarily deepens the experience.

Tips for using mitmachen

  • The usual pattern is 'bei etwas mitmachen', with the activity marked by bei plus the dative, as in 'bei einem Treffen'.

Other German words for “take part”

Viele Schüler beteiligen sich am Projekt.

Many students are taking part in the project.

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