How to Say ‘To turn off’ in German
Aus machen
ows MAKH-un
[ows MAKH-un]
💬 Usage Tip: Usually written as one verb: 'ausmachen.' In sentences it splits: 'ich mache es aus.'
🇩🇪 In Germany: Separable verbs are everywhere in German—little grammar boomerangs.
Phrase Breakdown
Aus
[ows]
off / out
As a separable prefix with 'machen,' it forms 'ausmachen' meaning to turn off.
Bitte den Boiler kurz aus machen.
Please turn the boiler off briefly.
machen
[MAKH-un]
to make / to do
A common verb; with prefixes it forms meanings like 'turn on' or 'turn off.'
Kannst du den Schalter wieder an machen?
Can you turn the switch on again?
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