German Conversation · Level 100
59 words
German word
mitmachen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmɪtˌmaxən/
Meaning
- verbtake part
Example
Ich mache heute beim Treffen mit.
I am taking part in the meeting today.
More examples
Freiwillig mitzumachen vertieft das Erlebnis.
Taking part voluntarily deepens the experience.
Core concept
Someone moves from watching a group task to doing a share of it alongside the other participants.
Common phrases
freiwillig mitmachen
take part voluntarily
als Gruppe mitmachen
take part as a group
bei uns mitmachen
take part with us
Similar words
teilnehmen: Attend a gathering or event, particularly in an official setting.
sich anschließen: Join a group or activity that is already underway.
dazukommen: Arrive later to join a group or activity already in progress.
mitwirken: Contribute ideas or practical work to developing a plan or creative work.
Definition in German
Ein trennbares Verb, das heißt, sich freiwillig an einer Gruppen- oder Gemeinschaftsaktion zu beteiligen und Teil der Handlung zu werden.
Word origin
German formed mitmachen from the meaningful elements mit and machen, expressing the idea of doing something together with others.
Usage tips
- The usual pattern is 'bei etwas mitmachen', with the activity marked by bei plus the dative, as in 'bei einem Treffen'.
Other meanings
- join inverb
- cooperateverb
Opposites
- verweigernrefuseverb
Related words
- Mitmacherparticipantnoun
- mitmachendparticipatingadjective