German phrase
Machen wir aus, wer anfängt?
Meaning
Shall we decide who starts?
When to use it
It means choosing who starts. Use it before a game to decide the first player.
Example dialogue
Wir spielen Karten. Machen wir aus, wer anfängt?
We're playing cards. Shall we decide who starts?
Ja, du kannst anfangen.
Yes, you can start.