Ja, mache ich
The English phrase "yes, I do" can be translated into German as Ja, mache ich.
This phrase is used as a response to agree to a request or to confirm that you will perform a specific action.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Klar, mache ich. is an alternative used to mean "Sure, I'll do it."
Did you know?
- While Ja, mache ich confirms an action, German speakers often use Jawohl in formal or military contexts to express a more absolute and disciplined 'yes, I will'.
- The word ja is frequently used as a 'modal particle' in other sentences, where it adds a sense of 'as you know' and has nothing to do with answering a question.
- If you use the phrase Ja, mache ich in a formal business setting, it is perfectly polite, but using the even shorter Klar, mache ich might be seen as too informal for a superior.
Examples in context
- Können Sie das bitte vorbereiten? Ja, mache ich.Can you please prepare that? Yes, I will do it.
- Räumst du bitte das Zimmer auf? Ja, mache ich.Will you please tidy up the room? Yes, I will do it.
Example conversation
Julia asks Lukas to help her with a task.
- JuliaKannst du bitte den Müll rausbringen?Can you please take out the trash?
- LukasJa, mache ich.Yes, I'll do it.
- JuliaDanke, Lukas!Thanks, Lukas!
- LukasGern geschehen, Julia.You're welcome, Julia.
