Spaß machen

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/ʃpaːs ˈmaxn̩/
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To give someone pleasure or enjoyment.
Practice using Spaß machen in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Macht dir die Arbeit Spaß?
    Do you enjoy your work?
  • Ihr macht es Spaß, neue Wörter zu lernen.
    She enjoys learning new words.
  • Mit Freunden macht Lernen mehr Spaß.
    Studying with friends is more fun.
  • Der Ausflug hat allen Spaß gemacht.
    Everyone enjoyed the outing.
  • Das Spiel macht Spaß.
    The game is fun.

Similar words

Freude machen

Meanings

Be fun

enjoyment
neutral
To give someone pleasure or enjoyment.

Examples

  • Das Spiel macht Spaß.
    The game is fun.
  • Macht dir die Arbeit Spaß?
    Do you enjoy your work?
  • Der Ausflug hat allen Spaß gemacht.
    Everyone enjoyed the outing.
  • Mit Freunden macht Lernen mehr Spaß.
    Studying with friends is more fun.
  • Ihr macht es Spaß, neue Wörter zu lernen.
    She enjoys learning new words.

Similar words

Freude machen

Etymology

The expression joins Spaß, enjoyment, with machen, to make.

FAQ

What does Spaß machen mean?

To give someone pleasure or enjoyment.

When is Spaß machen used?

Use it for an activity or thing that someone enjoys; the person takes dative in German.

How is Spaß machen written?

Write the noun Spaß with a capital S and ß, separate from machen.

Does Spaß machen change form?

The verb changes: es macht Spaß, es hat Spaß gemacht.

Where does Spaß machen come from?

The expression joins Spaß, enjoyment, with machen, to make.

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