मतलब
To switch off an electric light.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Energy conservation is a high priority. Leaving lights on in an empty room is often commented upon by roommates or parents. In some regions, 'abdrehen' is used more frequently than 'ausmachen', reflecting the history of gas valves. Swiss German often uses 'lösche' (extinguish) even for electric lights in dialect contexts.
Separable Verb Rule
Always remember: the 'aus' goes to the very end. 'Ich mache das Licht im großen blauen Zimmer... aus!'
Don't say 'schließen'
Even if your native language says 'close the light', Germans will find it very confusing.
मतलब
To switch off an electric light.
Separable Verb Rule
Always remember: the 'aus' goes to the very end. 'Ich mache das Licht im großen blauen Zimmer... aus!'
Don't say 'schließen'
Even if your native language says 'close the light', Germans will find it very confusing.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the separable verb.
Ich ______ das Licht ______.
The verb 'machen' is conjugated, and 'aus' goes to the end.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to ask your roommate to turn off the light.
'Ausmachen' is the correct verb for lights.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Es ist zu hell hier. B: Okay, ich ______ ______ ______ ______.
Follows the SVO + Prefix order.
Match the phrase to the context.
Licht aus!
Short imperatives are common in informal/parental contexts.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासIch ______ das Licht ______.
The verb 'machen' is conjugated, and 'aus' goes to the end.
You want to ask your roommate to turn off the light.
'Ausmachen' is the correct verb for lights.
A: Es ist zu hell hier. B: Okay, ich ______ ______ ______ ______.
Follows the SVO + Prefix order.
Licht aus!
Short imperatives are common in informal/parental contexts.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालYes, but 'ausschalten' or 'herunterfahren' is more common for computers.
Yes, it is neutral. Adding 'bitte' makes it perfectly polite.
'Ausmachen' is more colloquial and common at home; 'ausschalten' is more formal/technical.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Licht anmachen
contrastTo turn the light on.
das Licht ausschalten
synonymTo switch off the light.
im Dunkeln sitzen
builds onTo sit in the dark.
