Gutmachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gutmachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to make up for", "to compensate for" or "to rectify".

Essential properties of "gutmachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: gutmachen
Simple past: machte gut
Participle: gutgemacht

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gutmachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To compensate, make up for (mistake/damage)"

Definition: "To compensate for a mistake or damage, to restore a situation."
Translation(s): to make up for, to compensate for, to rectify, to amend
Synonym(s): wiedergutmachen, ausgleichen
Antonym(s): verschlechtern, verschlimmern
Related word(s): Entschuldigung, Wiedergutmachung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte seinen Fehler gutmachen.He wanted to make up for his mistake.
Sie versucht, den Schaden gutzumachen.She is trying to compensate for the damage.
Er hat alles getan, um es gutzumachen.He did everything to make it right.

2.) "To improve (situation/condition)"

Definition: "To improve a situation or condition."
Translation(s): to improve, to better, to mend, to fix
Synonym(s): verbessern, aufbessern
Antonym(s): verschlechtern, ruinieren
Related word(s): Verbesserung, Aufbesserung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte die Lage gutmachen.He was able to improve the situation.
Sie hat versucht, die Situation gutzumachen.She tried to improve the situation.
Er wollte die Beziehung gutmachen.He wanted to mend the relationship.

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