tun

Meaning and Usage

"Tun" means "to do" or "to act" in German. It is used to express the action of performing an activity or behaving in a certain way.

Linguistic Analysis

"tun" is a basic German verb. It does not have any prefix or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "tun" meaning "to do."

Comparisons between German and English

The German word "tun" corresponds to the English verb "to do."

Example Sentences

1. Was kannst du für die Umwelt tun? (What can you do for the environment?)
2. Er tut immer so, als ob er alles wüsste. (He always acts as if he knows everything.)

Memory Tips

Associate "tun" with the English word "to do" and practice using it in sentences to remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: machen (to make/do), handeln (to act)