do in German
do in German is schon, doch, ja — do means to perform or carry out an action or task.
do in German
schon
doch
ja
wohl
tun
machen
reichen
(ambitransitive) To suffice.
machen
(ambitransitive) To suffice.
nehmen
(transitive) To take (a drug).
machen
(transitive) To take (a drug).
What does "do" mean?
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verb To perform or carry out an action or task.
"Could you do the washing-up while I make the tea?"
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verb Used as a helping verb to form questions and negatives, or for emphasis.
"Do you like coffee?"
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verb To be sufficient or acceptable.
"A quick sandwich will do for lunch."
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verb To fare or get on in a particular way.
"How is your new business doing?"
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do in a sentence
- Could you do the washing-up while I make the tea?
- I need to do my homework before dinner.
- Do you like coffee?
- I did lock the door — I checked twice.
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What is "do" in German?
"do" in German is schon, doch, ja. do means: To perform or carry out an action or task.
How do you use "do" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you do the washing-up while I make the tea?" In German, "do" is schon, doch, ja.
Are there other ways to say "do" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "do": schon, doch, ja, wohl, tun, machen.
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