How to Say ‘To turn on’ in German
An machen
ahn MAKH-un
[ahn MAKH-un]
💬 Usage Tip: Usually written as one verb in dictionary form: 'anmachen.' In a sentence: 'ich mache ihn an.'
🇩🇪 In Germany: Another classic separable verb—German plugs grammar into everything.
Phrase Breakdown
An
[ahn]
on
As a separable prefix with 'machen,' it forms 'anmachen' meaning to turn on.
Bitte den Boiler wieder an machen.
Please turn the boiler on again.
machen
[MAKH-un]
to make / to do
Common verb that combines with prefixes for different meanings.
Kannst du das Licht an machen?
Can you turn on the light?
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