मतलब
To start working on a task.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase reflects the 'Arbeitsethos' (work ethic). Starting work is seen as a serious commitment. Using this phrase shows you are ready to focus. Swiss German speakers might use 'Büez' instead of 'Arbeit' in informal settings, but in High German contexts, 'sich an {die|f} Arbeit machen' is standard and respected. Austrians might use the phrase with a slightly more relaxed tone, but it still carries the weight of starting a task seriously. In international German-speaking companies, this phrase is the go-to signal for moving from the 'brainstorming' phase to the 'execution' phase.
Use it to end conversations
If you want to politely leave a chat at work, just say: 'So, ich muss mich mal wieder an {die|f} Arbeit machen.'
Don't forget the 'sich'
Without 'sich', the sentence is grammatically incomplete and sounds very strange to native speakers.
मतलब
To start working on a task.
Use it to end conversations
If you want to politely leave a chat at work, just say: 'So, ich muss mich mal wieder an {die|f} Arbeit machen.'
Don't forget the 'sich'
Without 'sich', the sentence is grammatically incomplete and sounds very strange to native speakers.
Combine with 'schleunigst'
Use 'sich schleunigst an {die|f} Arbeit machen' to express that you really need to hurry up.
The 'So' prefix
Germans almost always start this phrase with a long 'Sooooo...', which signals the transition from rest to action.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun and preposition.
Nach der Pause machen wir ___ ___ {die|f} Arbeit.
The subject 'wir' requires the reflexive pronoun 'uns', and the idiom uses 'an'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct form:
Reflexive 'mich' + 'an' + Accusative 'die Arbeit' is the correct form.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: 'Bist du fertig mit dem Kaffee?' B: 'Ja, ich ___ ___ jetzt ___ {die|f} Arbeit.'
The speaker 'B' is talking about themselves, so 'ich mache mich' is required.
In which situation would you most likely say 'Machen wir uns an {die|f} Arbeit!'?
Match the situation:
The phrase is used to signal the start of tasks.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Starting vs. Being at Work
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासNach der Pause machen wir ___ ___ {die|f} Arbeit.
The subject 'wir' requires the reflexive pronoun 'uns', and the idiom uses 'an'.
Select the correct form:
Reflexive 'mich' + 'an' + Accusative 'die Arbeit' is the correct form.
A: 'Bist du fertig mit dem Kaffee?' B: 'Ja, ich ___ ___ jetzt ___ {die|f} Arbeit.'
The speaker 'B' is talking about themselves, so 'ich mache mich' is required.
Match the situation:
The phrase is used to signal the start of tasks.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt is 'an die' (Accusative) because you are 'making yourself' TOWARD the work. 'An der Arbeit' would imply you are already there.
Yes! 'Sich an {die|f} Hausaufgaben machen' is very common for students.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Anfangen' is a general verb for 'to start'. 'Sich an {die|f} Arbeit machen' is more idiomatic and specifically refers to the act of getting down to business.
It's rare. 'Arbeit' is the standard word for this idiom.
Use the Perfekt: 'Ich habe mich an {die|f} Arbeit gemacht.'
Yes, but 'Werk' sounds a bit more significant or formal, like a 'masterpiece' or a large construction project.
Yes, if the hobby requires effort, like 'sich an {die|f} Gartenarbeit machen'.
No, it sounds productive and focused.
Absolutely. 'Muss mich jetzt an {die|f} Arbeit machen, bis später!' is a common way to end a chat.
Use 'wir': 'Machen wir uns an {die|f} Arbeit!'
Yes, 'loslegen' or 'reinbauen' (very casual).
संबंधित मुहावरे
sich ans Werk machen
similarTo set to work on a specific project.
loslegen
synonymTo get started.
in Angriff nehmen
similarTo tackle something.
anfangen
synonymTo begin.
Feierabend machen
contrastTo stop working for the day.
sich an {die|f} Umsetzung machen
specialized formTo start the implementation.
