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How do you say "to take (a photo)" in German?
machen
In German, "to take (a photo)" is machen.
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Pronunciation
MAH-ken. This is the same as 'to make'. Long 'a', stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb. Past tense: machte, past participle: gemacht. Machen + 'Foto' or 'Bild' means to take a photo.
Example sentence
Sie macht ein Foto.
She takes a photo.
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How to remember machen
Germans say 'make a photo' (Foto machen) rather than 'take a photo' as English does.
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Questions about machen
How do you say "to take (a photo)" in German?
In German, "to take (a photo)" is machen. It is a noun.
How is machen written in German?
machen is written using the standard German script.
How is machen used in a sentence?
Use machen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie macht ein Foto. (She takes a photo.).
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