gemacht
Meaning and Usage
"gemacht" is the past participle form of the verb "machen," which means "to make" or "to do" in English. It is used to indicate the completion of an action in the past.
Linguistic Analysis
"gemacht" is a past participle and can be used with auxiliary verbs to form different tenses. It is derived from the Middle High German word "gemachet," which evolved from the Old High German word "gimahhōn."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "gemacht" corresponds to the past participle "made" in English. It is used in a similar manner to denote actions that have been completed in the past.
Cultural Context
"gemacht" is an essential part of German grammar and is commonly used in storytelling, recounting events, and describing completed actions in both spoken and written communication.
Example Sentences
- Sie hat die Hausaufgaben gemacht. (She has done the homework.)
- Er hat das selbst gemacht. (He made that himself.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "gemacht," think of the English word "make" and its forms such as "made" to associate it with completed actions in the past.
Additional Vocabulary
- Related words: machen (to make/do), herstellen (to produce)
- Synonyms: fertig, vollendet (finished, completed)
- Antonyms: unbeendet, unvollendet (unfinished, incomplete)
Conjugation (for verbs)
As a past participle, "gemacht" is used with auxiliary verbs to form different tenses, e.g., "hat gemacht" (has done/made), "wird gemacht haben" (will have done/made).