Nachmachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachmachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "imitate", "copy" or "mimic".

Essential properties of "nachmachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: nachmachen
  • Simple past: machte nach
  • Participle: nachgemacht

See full conjugation of nachmachen

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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 "nachmachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Imitate or copy someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht immer, seinen Bruder nachzumachen.He always tries to imitate his brother.
  2. Kinder machen oft ihre Eltern nach.Children often imitate their parents.
  3. Sie macht den Tanzstil ihrer Freundin nach.She imitates her friend's dance style.

2.) "Reproduce or replicate something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er kann den Klang eines Vogels nachmachen.He can imitate the sound of a bird.
  2. Sie macht das Gemälde nach.She copies the painting.
  3. Er macht das Geräusch des Motors nach.He imitates the sound of the engine.
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