Meaning
To skip work or school without permission.
Cultural Background
In Germany, 'blaumachen' is often associated with the 'Blue Monday' tradition where workers would take the day off. Similar usage, though 'schwänzen' is more common for school children in Austria. Used similarly, but Swiss German speakers might use local dialects for the same concept.
Separable Verb
Remember that 'blau' goes to the end of the sentence in the present tense.
Meaning
To skip work or school without permission.
Separable Verb
Remember that 'blau' goes to the end of the sentence in the present tense.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Ich fühle mich nicht gut, deshalb ____ ich heute blau.
The subject is 'ich', so the verb must be 'mache'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesIch fühle mich nicht gut, deshalb ____ ich heute blau.
The subject is 'ich', so the verb must be 'mache'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very informal.
Related Phrases
schwänzen
synonymto skip school
krankfeiern
similarto pretend to be sick
