German word

Macher

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaxɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundriving force

Example

Er ist der Macher unseres Teams.

He is the driving force behind our team.

Illustration for Macher (driving force)

More examples

In schwierigen Phasen muss oft der Macher die Initiative ergreifen.

In difficult phases, the driving force often has to take the initiative.

Core concept

A person at the controls turns plans into concrete results.

Common phrases

  • als Macher fungieren

    act as the driving force

  • der Macher des Projekts

    the driving force behind the project

  • ein impulsiver Macher

    an impulsive go-getter

Similar words

Anpacker: A hands-on person who tackles difficult tasks and sees them through.
Organisator: A person who arranges and coordinates tasks or events for smooth execution.
Leiter: A person in charge who directs a team and makes key decisions.
Manager: A professional who plans and manages operations and is responsible for results.

Definition in German

Jemand, der Initiative zeigt, Entscheidungen trifft und Dinge praktisch umsetzt.

Word origin

Macher is an agent noun formed from the German verb machen with the suffix -er for a person who does or makes something.

Usage tips

  • Macher is colloquial and evaluative, often praising someone as a go-getter but sometimes suggesting an overly forceful person when used ironically.

Other meanings

  • doernoun
  • go-getternoun

Opposites

  • Nichtstueridlernoun
  • Träumerdreamernoun

Related words

  • Macherinfemale doernoun
  • Machermentalitätcan-do mentalitynoun
  • Machbarkeitfeasibilitynoun

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