A1 Collocation Neutral

Einen Fehler machen.

Make a mistake.

Practice it

Meaning

To commit an error.

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Cultural Background

Germans value directness. Admitting a mistake is seen as honest. Similar to Germany, but often slightly more polite in phrasing.

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Don't overthink

Just use 'machen'. It works 99% of the time.

Meaning

To commit an error.

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Don't overthink

Just use 'machen'. It works 99% of the time.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ich habe leider einen ____ gemacht.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Fehler

The phrase is 'einen Fehler machen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Ich habe leider einen ____ gemacht.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Fehler

The phrase is 'einen Fehler machen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, 'tun' is incorrect here.

Related Phrases

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Fehler begehen

specialized form

To commit an error (formal).

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