Signification
To switch off the television set.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
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.
Teste-toi
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.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesIch mache den Fernseher ____.
The separable verb is 'ausmachen'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The prefix 'aus' must be at the end.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Ausmachen means to turn off.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is neutral and very common in daily life.
Yes, it is a perfect synonym, just slightly more formal.
Expressions liées
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
