A1 Expression Informal

Was machst du?

What are you doing?

Meaning

An informal question about someone's current activity.

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Cultural Background

Directness is valued. Don't be offended if someone asks this; they are just being friendly. Similar usage, but often paired with a friendly 'Na, was machst du?'

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Pronunciation

Focus on the 'ch' sound. It's not a 'k' sound!

Meaning

An informal question about someone's current activity.

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Pronunciation

Focus on the 'ch' sound. It's not a 'k' sound!

Test Yourself

Select the correct conjugation.

Was ______ du?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: machst

The verb 'machen' for 'du' ends in -st.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct conjugation. Choose A1

Was ______ du?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: machst

The verb 'machen' for 'du' ends in -st.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'Was machen Sie?' instead.

Related Phrases

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Wie geht es dir?

similar

How are you?

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Was ist los?

similar

What's wrong/happening?

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