Significado
To switch off the television set.
Contexto cultural
Germans value 'Feierabend' and often turn off the TV to signal the end of the day. Similar to Germany, but 'Fernseher' is sometimes referred to as 'Fernsehapparat' in older generations. Swiss German speakers often use the same standard German for technical terms. Turning off the TV is a universal sign of ending a social gathering or preparing for sleep.
Separable Verbs
Always look for the prefix at the end of the sentence!
Don't confuse meanings
Remember that 'ausmachen' has two very different meanings.
Significado
To switch off the television set.
Separable Verbs
Always look for the prefix at the end of the sentence!
Don't confuse meanings
Remember that 'ausmachen' has two very different meanings.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing part of the verb.
Ich mache den Fernseher ____.
The separable verb is 'ausmachen'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The prefix 'aus' must be at the end.
Match the German phrase to the English meaning.
Match: 'Den Fernseher ausmachen'
Ausmachen means to turn off.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosIch mache den Fernseher ____.
The separable verb is 'ausmachen'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The prefix 'aus' must be at the end.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Ausmachen means to turn off.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, it is neutral and very common in daily life.
Yes, it is a perfect synonym, just slightly more formal.
Frases relacionadas
Den Fernseher anmachen
contrastTo turn on the TV
Das Licht ausmachen
similarTo turn off the light
Den Fernseher ausschalten
synonymTo switch off the TV
Fernsehen schauen
builds onTo watch TV
