في 15 ثانية
- Used to describe earning income through work or business.
- Very common in both casual and professional English.
- Focuses on the result of getting paid, not the labor.
المعنى
This phrase describes the act of earning money through a job, a business, or an investment. It is the most common way to talk about getting paid for your work or making a profit.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Talking about a new job
I'm so happy because I finally started to make money.
أنا سعيد جداً لأنني بدأت أخيراً في كسب المال.
In a business meeting
Our main goal this quarter is to make money from the new app.
هدفنا الرئيسي هذا الربع هو كسب المال من التطبيق الجديد.
Texting a friend about a side hustle
Selling my old clothes is a great way to make some extra money.
بيع ملابسي القديمة طريقة رائعة لكسب بعض المال الإضافي.
خلفية ثقافية
In the US, 'making money' is often discussed as a primary goal of life and a measure of personal success. It is common to see 'How-To' guides and seminars focused entirely on this phrase. British culture tends to be more reserved about income. While 'making money' is important, explicitly stating that one 'makes a lot of money' can be perceived as boastful or 'nouveau riche.' In many East Asian cultures, making money is seen as a duty to one's family. Success is often shared, and the phrase is linked to providing stability for parents and children. Due to 'Janteloven' (the Law of Jante), there is a cultural emphasis on not thinking you are better than others. Making a lot of money is fine, but showing it off is discouraged.
Use 'Good' for high salaries
If someone has a high-paying job, say 'They make good money.' It's very natural.
Avoid 'the'
Don't say 'I make the money' unless you are the only person in your house who works (the breadwinner).
في 15 ثانية
- Used to describe earning income through work or business.
- Very common in both casual and professional English.
- Focuses on the result of getting paid, not the labor.
What It Means
Make money is your go-to phrase for earning income. It is not about physically printing bills in your basement. It means you are providing a service or selling a product to get cash. You use it for your 9-to-5 job or a side hustle. It is simple, direct, and used by everyone from CEOs to teenagers.
How To Use It
You can use make money as a verb in almost any sentence. It follows the person doing the work. For example, "I want to make money this summer." You can add adverbs to describe how much. Use make a lot of money or make good money. It is very flexible with tenses. You made money yesterday and you will make money tomorrow.
When To Use It
Use it when discussing career goals or business ideas. It fits perfectly in a job interview. It works when talking to your parents about your new job. Use it when planning a garage sale with friends. It is great for texting about a new crypto investment. Basically, if cash is coming in, this phrase works.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for finding a twenty-dollar bill on the street. That is finding money. Do not use it for winning the lottery. That is winning money. Avoid using it if you are talking about a very formal salary negotiation. In that case, earn a salary sounds more professional. Also, do not say do money. That is a common mistake that sounds very strange to native speakers.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking cultures, especially the US, making money is seen as a sign of success. People are often very open about wanting to make money. It is part of the "hustle culture" you see on social media. However, asking someone exactly how much they make is still rude. We love talking about the act of making it, but the specific numbers are usually a secret.
Common Variations
You will often hear make a living. This means making enough money to pay for your basic needs. Another one is make a killing. This is slang for making a huge amount of money very quickly. If you are just starting, you might make ends meet. This means you have just enough money to pay your bills. These variations add flavor to your English.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral and safe for all situations. Just remember that 'make' is the only verb that works here; using 'do' or 'get' (in the sense of earning) is less natural.
Use 'Good' for high salaries
If someone has a high-paying job, say 'They make good money.' It's very natural.
Avoid 'the'
Don't say 'I make the money' unless you are the only person in your house who works (the breadwinner).
Business vs. Job
Use 'make money' for both, but remember that 'earn' is slightly better for a salary in a formal CV.
Politeness
In many cultures, asking 'How much money do you make?' is considered very rude. Avoid this question unless you are very close friends.
أمثلة
6I'm so happy because I finally started to make money.
أنا سعيد جداً لأنني بدأت أخيراً في كسب المال.
Shows the start of a new income stream.
Our main goal this quarter is to make money from the new app.
هدفنا الرئيسي هذا الربع هو كسب المال من التطبيق الجديد.
Refers to business profit.
Selling my old clothes is a great way to make some extra money.
بيع ملابسي القديمة طريقة رائعة لكسب بعض المال الإضافي.
Informal use for small amounts of cash.
My cat makes more money on Instagram than I do at my job!
قطتي تكسب مالاً من إنستغرام أكثر مما أكسبه في وظيفتي!
Hyperbole used for comedic effect.
He doesn't care about fame; he just wants to make money for his family.
هو لا يهتم بالشهرة؛ هو فقط يريد كسب المال لعائلته.
Focuses on the motivation behind the work.
To make money in this industry, you need to be very persistent.
لكسب المال في هذه الصناعة، يجب أن تكون مثابراً جداً.
General advice about a career path.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence about a job.
I work 40 hours a week because I need to _______ money.
'Make money' is the standard collocation for earning through work.
Fill in the blank with the correct past tense form of 'make money'.
Last summer, my brother _______ a lot of money by painting houses.
'Make' is irregular; the past tense is 'made'.
Match the verb to the situation.
1. The Lottery, 2. A 9-to-5 Job, 3. A Business
You win the lottery (luck) and make money at a job or business (effort).
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Is your new Etsy shop successful? B: Yes! I am finally _______.
In business, when you start to see a profit, you are 'making money'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Make vs. Win
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينI work 40 hours a week because I need to _______ money.
'Make money' is the standard collocation for earning through work.
Last summer, my brother _______ a lot of money by painting houses.
'Make' is irregular; the past tense is 'made'.
1. The Lottery, 2. A 9-to-5 Job, 3. A Business
You win the lottery (luck) and make money at a job or business (effort).
A: Is your new Etsy shop successful? B: Yes! I am finally _______.
In business, when you start to see a profit, you are 'making money'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةAlmost. 'Make money' is more common and covers both jobs and business profits. 'Earn money' is slightly more formal and focuses on the work you did to deserve the pay.
Yes, but it usually refers to your general state of employment rather than the specific second you are typing.
This is a fixed collocation. In English, 'make' is used for creating or producing something (like wealth), while 'do' is for activities.
No, it is a standard, neutral phrase used in all levels of society.
That is slang for making a very large amount of money very quickly.
Yes, if your hobby generates income (like selling paintings), you are making money from it.
You can say 'I'm not making any money right now.'
Use 'make' for I/you/we/they and 'makes' for he/she/it. Example: 'She makes money.'
No. 'Money' is uncountable in this context. Just say 'make money.'
The opposite is 'lose money' or 'spend money.'
عبارات ذات صلة
earn money
similarTo receive money for work.
make a living
builds onTo earn enough money to survive.
turn a profit
specialized formTo start making more money than you spend in business.
lose money
contrastTo have less money than before, usually through business or gambling.
make a fortune
specialized formTo make a very large amount of money.
