Suchen
to do
[past form: did]
01
machen
to perform an action that is not mentioned by name
Transitive: to do sth
Example
What are you doing tomorrow?
In times of crisis, people often come together to do whatever is necessary.
When you 're feeling overwhelmed, it 's okay to take a break and do nothing for a while.
1.1
machen, ausüben
to have a certain occupation or profession
Intransitive
Example
' What does your wife do? '
' What does your wife do? '
What do you do for work?
1.2
machen, ausführen
(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Transitive: to do sth
Example
I 'll do the paperwork while you do the research.
We should do a meeting next Tuesday to resolve this issue.
I 'll do the driving, and you can navigate with the map.
1.3
machen, erstellen
to produce, provide, or make something available
Transitive: to do sth
Example
Does this café do breakfast on weekends?
The bakery does specialty cakes for special occasions.
The company does custom software development for various clients.
1.4
lösen, berechnen
to solve or calculate something
Transitive: to do a puzzle or problem
Example
Can you do this Sudoku puzzle?
Can you do this logic puzzle?
I ca n't do these complex equations without a calculator.
1.5
studieren, lernen
to study or learn something
Transitive: to do a subject of study
Example
He did economics and finance for his undergraduate degree.
She did psychology as her major in college.
She did mathematics throughout her high school years.
1.6
Sex haben, ficken
to have sexual intercourse with someone
Transitive: to do sb
Example
She did him on the kitchen counter after a romantic dinner.
He did his wife every night before going to sleep.
She did him in the back seat of the car while they were parked at the beach.
1.7
imitieren, parodieren
to imitate a person, character, or accent to make people laugh
Transitive: to do a character or act
Example
Can you do a Donald Duck voice?
He does a perfect Arnold Schwarzenegger.
He does a great Al Pacino.
1.8
aufführen, machen
to produce or perform a specific play, show, opera, etc.
Transitive: to do a play or role
Example
She did the lead role in the school play.
She did the character of Portia in the famous play The Merchant of Venice.
She did Ophelia in the recent performance of Hamlet.
1.9
Drogen nehmen, sich zudröhnen
to take narcotic drugs
Transitive: to do a drug
Example
She did heroin to numb the pain of her addiction.
He does opioids to manage his chronic pain.
They did LSD to explore their minds and experience hallucinations.
1.10
betreuen, machen
to attend to a person
Transitive: to do sb point in time | to do sb for sth
Example
The doctor can do you right after the next appointment.
Can the tailor do me by the end of the day?
The doctor can do you after lunch for a check-up.
1.11
schlagen, verprügeln
to physically hurt someone by beating them
Transitive: to do sb
Example
The gang did the rival member to send a message.
They did the stalker who had been harassing them for weeks.
He did his opponent in the boxing ring, winning the match by a knockout.
1.12
einbrechen, stehlen
to commit theft from a particular place
Transitive: to do a place
Example
The burglars did a bank in the downtown area.
The thieves did a jewelry store last night.
The criminals did a high-end boutique and got away with valuable items.
1.13
betrügen, überlisten
to trick someone
Transitive: to do sb
1.14
bestrafen, verurteilen
to punish someone, typically in a legal or official manner
Transitive: to do sb for an offence
Example
The police did them for vandalism in the city park.
The authorities did him for embezzlement after a thorough investigation.
1.15
zerstört werden, ruiniert werden
to be destroyed or ruined
Transitive: to do sth
Example
The hurricane did the coastal town, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
The fire did the entire forest, leaving behind charred trees and ashes.
02
machen, vollenden
to complete, finish, or accomplish something
2.1
zurücklegen, fahren
to travel a certain distance
Transitive: to do a specific distance
Example
The airplane can do a non-stop flight of 3,000 miles.
My bike can do 50 miles on a single charge.
The electric scooter can do 20 miles on a full battery.
2.2
tun, ausreichen
to be suitable or sufficient for a particular purpose or need
Intransitive: to do | to do for sb/sth
Transitive: to do sb in a specific manner
Example
A five-dollar one will do.
' This seat will do. '
' Three will do '
2.3
absitzen, sitzen
to spend a specific period of time in prison
Transitive: to do a period of time
Example
The convict did fifteen years for manslaughter.
She did three years for embezzlement.
The convicted burglar did eight years behind bars.
2.4
fahren, tun
to move at or reach a specific rate of speed
Transitive: to do a specific speed
Example
The cyclist was doing 20 kilometers per hour on the uphill climb.
The boat was doing 30 knots in the open sea.
The helicopter can do 150 knots in forward flight.
2.5
besuchen, erkunden
to visit a specific place as a tourist
Transitive: to do a place or landmark
Example
The backpackers are doing Southeast Asia on a tight budget.
They did the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park in a week.
Let 's do the Louvre Museum this afternoon.
2.6
machen, durchführen
to make or complete a specific journey
Transitive: to do a trip | to do a trip sometime
Example
The family did a camping trip in the national park.
He did a solo motorcycle trip across the country.
We did a boat tour around the scenic lake.
2.7
machen, kochen
to prepare and cook a particular food
Transitive: to do food
Example
I 'll do some burgers on the grill for the barbecue.
I 'll do the appetizers, and you can do the main course.
What 's your favorite way to do salmon?
2.8
erreichen, machen
to reach a certain sales figure
Transitive: to do a specific amount or sales
Example
Our goal is to do at least $500,000 in sales during the upcoming quarter.
Even during a slow season, the store managed to do a respectable amount in sales.
Despite the challenges, the team managed to do a record-breaking $ 2 million in sales.
03
handeln, verhalten
to behave or act in a particular manner
Intransitive
Example
Do as your conscience guides you.
In a diplomatic setting, it 's customary to do as protocol demands.
You have the freedom to do as you choose in your free time.
3.1
tun, beeinflussen
to affect in a positive or destructive way
Transitive: to do sth
Example
Heavy rainfall and flooding can do significant damage to crops.
The misinformation campaign did harm to the credibility of the organization.
Volunteer work can do a tremendous amount of good in local communities.
3.2
vorankommen, fortschreiten
to get on or progress in a certain way
Intransitive: to do in a specific manner
Example
The team did exceptionally well in the competition.
The new initiative is doing quite well so far.
The patient is doing well after the surgery, with a smooth recovery.
04
renovieren, gestalten
to change the appearance of a room or living space by painting or decorating
Transitive: to do sth in a specific manner
Example
The couple did their bedroom in a calming shade of lavender.
He did the entire house in a cozy cottage theme.
She did the bathroom in a vibrant shade of turquoise.
05
tun, machen
(pro-verb) used for referring to a verb that is mentioned earlier
Intransitive
Example
' Did they enjoy the movie? '
' Yes, they did quite a lot. '
' So do I. '
06
tun, haben
(auxiliary verb) used in forming interrogative and negative sentences
Example
Did they complete the assignment on time?
She does n't like spicy food.
Does n't he always bring a smile to your face?
07
tun, ja
(auxiliary verb) used for adding emphasis on a positive verb
Example
I do appreciate your help with this project.
You do look quite elegant in that dress.
Do listen carefully to the instructions before starting.
7.1
mach, macht
(auxiliary verb) used for adding a polite encouragement to positive imperatives
Example
Do come in and make yourself at home.
08
verbringen, tun
to spend a specific amount of time on a particular activity
Ditransitive: to do a period of time doing sth
Example
They did a year teaching English in Japan.
They did a few weeks traveling through Southeast Asia.
She did several months volunteering in Africa.
09
nachahmen, imitieren
to imitate the actions or behavior associated with a specific person or thing
Transitive: to do sb
Example
He did a Picasso and experimented with avant-garde art.
They decided to do an Elon Musk and revolutionize the electric car industry.
They wanted to do a Steve Jobs and start their own tech company.
10
machen, erledigen
to perform household chores
Transitive: to do a chore
Example
He does the laundry every Sunday.
They usually do the cleaning on Saturdays.
Who is going to do the cooking for the family gathering?
01
do, Tonika
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
02
Doktor der Osteopathie, osteopathischer Abschluss
doctor's degree in osteopathy
03
Feier, Party
an uproarious party
Beispiel
What are you doing tomorrow?
In times of crisis, people often come together to do whatever is necessary.
When you're feeling overwhelmed, it's okay to take a break and do nothing for a while.
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