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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
verb
doch
verb
ja
verb
wohl
verb
tun
verb
machen
verb
reichen
verb
(ambitransitive) To suffice.
machen
verb
(ambitransitive) To suffice.
nehmen
verb
(transitive) To take (a drug).
machen
verb
(transitive) To take (a drug).

What does "do" mean?

  1. verb To perform or carry out an action or task.
    "I need to do my homework before dinner."
  2. verb Used as a helping verb to form questions and negatives, or for emphasis.
    "Do you like coffee?"
  3. verb To be sufficient or acceptable.
    "A quick sandwich will do for lunch."
  4. verb To fare or get on in a particular way.
    "How is your new business doing?"

do in a sentence

  • I need to do my homework before dinner.
  • She does everything with real care.
  • Do you like coffee?
  • I did lock the door — I checked twice.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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: "I need to do my homework before dinner." 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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