mach es
The German phrase mach es means to do it.
In a specific slang context, this phrase can be used to mean having sex.
Meaning: to have sex (verb)
Did you know?
- If you were to use mach es to refer to a 'task' (die Aufgabe), you would actually have to say mach sie because the task is feminine.
- While mach es is a direct command, German speakers often use the word doch to add emphasis or a sense of 'just do it' to the phrase.
- In certain German dialects, the pronunciation of es might be shortened to a mere 's' sound attached to the verb, such as 'mach's'.
Examples in context
- Mach es für Tom.Do it for Tom.This sentence shows how to use mach es in the context of doing something for someone.Tatoeba #6625702 by Felixjp, translation #6028939 by Hybrid
- Mach es nicht so.Don't do it that way.This sentence demonstrates how to use mach es when giving a negative instruction about how to perform an action.Tatoeba #10904998 by toivo, translation #11049737 by CK
- Mach es am Montag.Do it Monday.This sentence shows how to use mach es when specifying a time for an action.Tatoeba #6643273 by Felixjp, translation #2245272 by CK
- Machen Sie es, bitte.Please do it.
- Erledigen Sie es, wenn Sie können.Get it done if you can.
- Können Sie mir einen Gefallen tun?Can you do me a favor?
- Mach es, bitte.Do it, please.
- Kannst du das erledigen?Can you take care of this?
- Können Sie bitte diese Aufgabe erledigen?Can you please do this task?
- Kannst du mir einen Gefallen tun und mein Auto abholen?Can you do me a favor and pick up my car?
- Gutes Gelingen!Good luck!
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is whispering in a bedroom.
- FelixIch will dich jetzt.I want you now.
- HannahKomm schon, mach es endlich.Come on, just do it already.
- FelixBist du dir sicher, Hannah?Are you sure, Hannah?
- HannahJa, ich will es.Yes, I want it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
