Significado
To start working on a task.
Contexto cultural
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.
Significado
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.
Teste-se
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.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Starting vs. Being at Work
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosNach 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.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasIt 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).
Frases relacionadas
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.
