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1 transitive verb a (=produce, prepare) machen b (=do, execute) [bow, journey, mistake, attempt, plan, remarks, suggestions etc] machen c (=cause to be or become) machen d (=cause to do or happen) lassen, (dazu) bringen e (=earn) [money] verdienen f (=reach, achieve) schaffen, erreichen g (=cause to succeed) berühmt machen, zum Erfolg verhelfen ( +dat) h (=be, constitute) sein, machen, (ab)geben i (=equal) sein, (er)geben j (=reckon) [distance, total] schätzen auf ( +acc) k (Cards) (=fulfil) [contract] erfüllen l (Elec) [circuit] schließen m (Naut) (=signal) senden, funken 2 intransitive verb a (=go) b (=profit) c (=act) 3 reflexive verb 4 noun a (=brand) Marke f, Fabrikat nt b ♦ on the make 5 phrasal verbs ▲make away vi →make off ▲make away with vi +prep obj ▲make for vi +prep obj a (=head for) zuhalten auf ( +acc) b (=promote) führen zu ▲make of vi +prep obj halten von ▲make off vi sich davonmachen (with sth mit etw) ▲make out 1 vt sep a (=write out) [cheque, receipt] ausstellen (to auf +acc) b (=see, discern) ausmachen c (=claim) behaupten d (=imply) 2 vi a inf (=get on) zurechtkommen, (with people) auskommen b (US) ▲make over vt sep a (=assign) überschreiben (to sb jdm) b (=convert) umändern, umarbeiten ▲make up 1 vt sep a (=constitute) bilden b (=put together) [food, medicine, bed] zurechtmachen c [quarrel] beilegen, begraben d [face, eyes] schminken e to make up one's mind (to do sth) sich (dazu) entschließen(, etw zu tun) f (=invent) erfinden, sich ( dat) ausdenken g (=complete) [crew] vollständig or komplett inf machen h (=compensate for) [loss] ausgleichen i [fire] (wieder) anschüren or anfachen 2 vi a (after quarrelling) sich versöhnen, sich wieder vertragen b (material) this material will make up into a nice coat dieser Stoff wird sich als Mantel gut machen c (=catch up) aufholen ▲make up for vi +prep obj ▲make up to vi +prep obj ▲make with vi +prep obj (US) make-believe 1 adj attr Fantasie-, Phantasie-, imaginär 2 n Fantasie f, Phantasie f make-or-break adj attr make-ready n make-ready time n make-up n a Make-up nt, (Theat) Maske f, Schminke f b (=composition) [+of team, party etc] Zusammenstellung f c (Typ) Umbruch m make-up artist n Maskenbildner(in) m(f) make-up bag n Kosmetiktasche f make-up girl n Maskenbildnerin f make-up kit n Schminkset nt make-up man n Maskenbildner m make-up mirror n Schminkspiegel m make-up woman n Maskenbildnerin f page make-up n psychological make-up n Psyche f tailor-make vtmake
( made vb: pret, ptp)
[bread] backen
[cars] herstellen
[dress] nähen
[coffee] kochen
[peace] stiften
she made it into a suit sie machte einen Anzug daraus
God made the world Gott erschuf die Welt
he's as clever as they make 'em inf der ist ein ganz gerissener Hund inf
♦ made in/of/for/to
made in Germany in Deutschland hergestellt, made in Germany
it's made of gold es ist aus Gold
to show what one is made of zeigen, was in einem steckt
the job is made for him die Arbeit ist wie für ihn geschaffen
I'm not made for running ich bin nicht zum Laufen or zum Läufer geschaffen
they're made for each other sie sind wie geschaffen füreinander
this car wasn't made to carry eight people dieses Auto ist nicht dazu gedacht, acht Leute zu transportieren
[speech] halten
[choice, arrangements] treffen
[decision] fällen, treffen
to make an application sich bewerben
to make a guess raten
to make sb a present of sth jdm etw schenken, jdm etw zum Geschenk machen geh
♦ to make sb/sth + ADJ
to make sb happy/angry etc jdn glücklich/wütend etc machen
does that make you happy? bist du jetzt endlich zufrieden?
I'll make it easy for you ich mache es dir leicht or es leicht für dich
to make one's voice heard mit seiner Stimme durchdringen
he makes Macbeth very evil er lässt Macbeth sehr böse erscheinen
♦ to make sb/sth + NOUN
to make sb one's wife jdn zu seiner Frau machen
he was made a judge man ernannte ihn zum Richter
to make a success of sth, to make sth a success etw erfolgreich erledigen
Shearer made it 1-0 Shearer erzielte das 1:0
they'll never make a soldier of him or out of him aus ihm wird nie ein Soldat
♦ to make a day/night of it
we decided to make a day/night of it wir beschlossen, den ganzen Tag dafür zu nehmen/(die Nacht) durchzumachen
♦ to make something of oneself/one's life etwas aus sich/seinem Leben machen
♦ to make something of it
inf do you want to make something of it? hast du was dagegen? inf, störts dich etwa? inf
(=compel to do) zwingen
♦ to make sb do sth (=cause to do) jdn dazu bringen or veranlassen geh, etw zu tun
(=compel to do) jdn zwingen, etw zu tun
to make sb laugh jdn zum Lachen bringen
what made you come to this town? was hat Sie dazu veranlasst, in diese Stadt zu kommen?
what makes you say that? warum sagst du das?
what makes you think you can do it? was macht Sie glauben, dass Sie es schaffen können?
it all makes me think that ... das alles lässt mich denken, dass ...
how can I make you understand? wie kann ich es Ihnen verständlich machen?
that certainly made him think again das hat ihm bestimmt zu denken gegeben
what will make you change your mind? was wird Sie dazu bringen, Ihre Meinung zu ändern?
what finally made me drop the idea was ... was mich am Ende dazu veranlasst hat, den Gedanken fallen zu lassen, war ...
he makes his heroine die er lässt seine Heldin sterben
her conduct made him seem polite by comparison im Vergleich zu ihrem Verhalten machte er einen höflichen Eindruck
I'll make him suffer for this dafür soll er mir büßen!
you can't make me! mich kann keiner zwingen!
make me! (challenging) versuch mal, mich zu zwingen!
I'll make him! den zwing ich!
♦ to make sth do sth
what makes the engine go? was treibt den Motor an?, wie wird der Motor angetrieben?
what made it explode? was hat die Explosion bewirkt?
onions make your eyes water von Zwiebeln tränen einem die Augen
it makes the room look smaller es lässt den Raum kleiner wirken
the chemical makes the plant grow faster die Chemikalie bewirkt, dass die Pflanze schneller wächst
that made the cloth shrink dadurch ging der Stoff ein
that will make the pain go das wird den Schmerz vertreiben
I wish I could make the rain stop wenn ich nur machen infor bewirken könnte, dass der Regen aufhört
if I could make your problems disappear wenn ich (nur) Ihre Probleme beseitigen könnte
you can't make things happen man kann den Lauf der Dinge nicht erzwingen
♦ to make do
to make do with sth sich mit etw begnügen
to make do with less money/on a small income mit weniger Geld/einem niedrigen Gehalt auskommen
[profit, loss, fortune] machen (on bei)
[reputation] sich ( dat) verschaffen
to make a name for oneself sich ( dat) einen Namen machen
how much do you stand to make? wie viel verdienst du (dabei)?, was bringt dir das ein? inf
[train, plane etc] erwischen inf, schaffen
[connection] schaffen
[summit, top, shore etc] es schaffen zu, (ship) [20 knots] machen
to make land (Naut) anlegen
to make port (Naut) in den Hafen einlaufen
we made good time wir kamen schnell voran
sorry I couldn't make your party last night tut mir Leid, ich habe es gestern Abend einfach nicht zu deiner Party geschafft
his first record didn't make the charts seine erste Platte schaffte es nicht bis in die Hitparade
we'll never make the airport in time wir kommen garantiert nicht rechtzeitig zum Flughafen
he made colonel in one year er brachte es in einem Jahr zum Obersten
he made university/the first team er schaffte es, an die Universität/in die erste Mannschaft zu kommen
the story made the front page die Geschichte kam auf die Titelseite
♦ to make it (=succeed) es schaffen, es zu etwas bringen
he just made it er hat es gerade noch geschafft
we've made it! wir haben es geschafft!
he'll never make it through the winter (=survive) er wird den Winter nie überstehen
♦ to make it (with sb)
inf (=have sex) mit jdm schlafen
they were making it all night sie liebten sich die ganze Nacht
♦ to make good
to make good as a writer es als Schriftsteller(in) schaffen or zu etwas bringen
he is a poor boy made good er ist ein armer Junge, der es zu etwas gebracht hat
this film made her mit diesem Film schaffte sie es or schaffte sie den Durchbruch
his performance makes the play das Stück lebt von seiner schauspielerischen Leistung
you'll be made for life Sie werden ausgesorgt haben
he's got it made inf er hat ausgesorgt
he's a made man er ist ein gemachter Mann
but what really made the evening was ... die eigentliche Krönung des Abends war ...
♦ to make sb's day
that makes my day! das freut mich unheimlich!
iro das hat mir gerade noch gefehlt!
seeing the Queen made her day sie war selig, als sie die Königin gesehen hatte
you've made my day ich könnte dir um den Hals fallen! inf
♦ to make or break sth/sb
the weather will make or break the parade der Festzug steht und fällt mit dem Wetter
he can make or break you er hat dein Schicksal in der Hand
he made a good father er gab einen guten Vater ab
he'll never make a soldier/an actor aus dem wird nie ein Soldat/Schauspieler
you'd make someone a good wife Sie würden eine gute Ehefrau abgeben
she made him a good wife sie war ihm eine gute Frau
he'd make a fantastic Hamlet/a good teacher er wäre ein fantastischer or phantastischer Hamlet/ein guter Lehrer, er gäbe einen fantastischen or phantastischen Hamlet/einen guten Lehrer ab
they make a good/an odd couple sie sind ein gutes/ungleiches Paar
it makes good television/publicity es ist sehr fernsehwirksam/werbewirksam
it made a very strange sight es war ein sehr merkwürdiger Anblick
to make a fourth at bridge den vierten Mann beim Bridge machen
2 plus 2 makes 4 2 und 2 ist 4
1760 yards make 1 mile 1760 Yards sind eine Meile
this makes the fifth time das ist nun das fünfte Mal
that makes £55 you owe me Sie schulden mir damit (nun) £ 55
how much does that make altogether? was macht das insgesamt?
I make the total 107 ich komme auf 107
♦ to make it + time, date, figure
what time do you make it? wie spät hast du es?, wie spät ist es bei dir?
I make it 3.15 ich habe 3.15 Uhr, auf meiner Uhr ist es 3.15 Uhr
I make it 3 miles ich schätze 3 Meilen
how many do you make it? wie viele sind es nach deiner Zählung?
shall we make it 7 o'clock? (=agree) sagen wir 7 Uhr?
let's make it Monday sagen wir Montag
(=win) [trick] machen
(=shuffle) [pack] mischen
→bid
[contact] herstellen
make (the following message) to HMS Victor machen Sie die folgende Meldung an HMS Victor
to make toward(s) a place auf einen Ort zuhalten
[ship] Kurs auf einen Ort nehmen
to make after sb jdm nachsetzen
→make for
to make on a deal bei einem Geschäft verdienen
♦ to make as if to do sth Anstalten machen, etw zu tun, (as deception) so tun, als wolle man etw tun
♦ to make to... (=try)
I made to speak ich setzte zur Rede an
♦ to make like...
inf so tun, als ob...
he made like he was dying er tat so, als ob er am Sterben wäre, er markierte infor spielte den Sterbenden
he's started making like a big-shot er hat angefangen, den starken Mann zu spielen or zu markieren inf
♦ to make oneself + ADJ or NOUN (=cause oneself to be)
to make oneself useful sich nützlich machen
to make oneself comfortable es sich ( dat) bequem machen
make yourself small mach dich klein
to make oneself conspicuous auffallen
you'll make yourself ill! du machst dich damit krank!
to make oneself heard sich ( dat) Gehör verschaffen
to make oneself understood sich verständlich machen
he made himself Emperor for life er krönte or machte sich selbst zum Kaiser auf Lebenszeit
♦ to make oneself sth (=to make sth for oneself) sich ( dat) etw machen
he made himself a cup of tea/a sandwich er machte sich ( dat) eine Tasse Tee/ein Butterbrot
she made herself a lot of money on the deal sie hat bei dem Geschäft eine Menge Geld verdient
♦ to make oneself do sth (=force oneself) sich dazu zwingen, etw zu tun
I made myself apologize to him ich zwang mich dazu, mich bei ihm zu entschuldigen
he's just made himself look ridiculous er hat sich nur lächerlich gemacht
what make of car do you have? welche (Auto)marke fahren Sie?
it's a good make das ist eine gute Marke
these are my own make die sind selbst gemacht, die sind Eigenfabrikat hum
pej inf, for profit profitgierig inf, auf Profit aus
(=ambitious) karrieresüchtig inf, auf Karriere aus, (sexually) sexhungrig inf, auf sexuelle Abenteuer aus
to make away with sb jdn beseitigen or umbringen
to make away with oneself sich umbringen
[crowd] zuströmen ( +dat, auf +acc)
(=attack) losgehen auf ( +acc)
[vehicle] losfahren auf ( +acc)
where are you making for? wo willst du hin?
we are making for London wir wollen nach London, (by vehicle) wir fahren or wollen Richtung London, (by ship) wir halten Kurs auf London
[happy marriage, successful parties] den Grund legen für
such tactics don't make for good industrial relations solche Praktiken wirken sich nicht gerade günstig auf das Arbeitsklima aus
the trade figures make for optimism die Handelsziffern geben Anlass zum Optimismus
I didn't make much of it ich konnte nicht viel dabei finden
well, what do you make of that? nun, was halten Sie davon?, was sagen Sie dazu?
don't make too much of it überbewerten Sie es nicht
[list, bill] aufstellen, zusammenstellen
(=fill out) [form] ausfüllen
to make out a case for sth für etw argumentieren
(=decipher) entziffern
(=understand) verstehen
[person, actions] schlau werden aus
I can't make out what he wants ich komme nicht dahinter, was er will
how do you make that out? wie kommst du darauf?
to make out that ... es so hinstellen, als ob ...
he made out that he was hurt er tat, als sei er verletzt
to make sb out to be clever/a genius jdn als klug/Genie hinstellen
she's not as rich as he makes out sie ist nicht so reich, wie er es hinstellt
he tried to make out it was my fault er versuchte, es so hinzustellen, als wäre ich daran schuld
Jesus is made out to be a Communist Jesus wird zum Kommunisten gemacht
(=succeed) es schaffen
he didn't make out with her er ist bei ihr nicht gelandet inf
inf (=pet) knutschen inf, fummeln inf
(=bequeath) [property, money] vermachen (to sb jdm)
[house] umbauen
the gardens have been made over into a parking lot man hat die Anlagen in einen Parkplatz umgewandelt
to be made up of bestehen aus, sich zusammensetzen aus
[parcel] packen
[list, accounts] zusammenstellen, aufstellen
[team] zusammenstellen, (Typ) [page] umbrechen
(=design) [layout] aufmachen
to make material up into sth Material zu etw verarbeiten
they made the daffodils up into bunches sie banden die Osterglocken zu Sträußen
to make it up (with sb) sich (mit jdm) wieder vertragen, sich (mit jdm) aussöhnen
come on, let's make it up komm, wir wollen uns wieder vertragen
to make sb/oneself up jdn/sich schminken
the way she's made up wie sie geschminkt ist
make up your mind! entschließ dich!
my mind is quite made up mein Entschluss steht fest
once his mind is made up, that's it wenn er einmal einen Entschluss gefasst hat, bleibt es dabei
I can't make up your mind for you ich kann das nicht für dich entscheiden
to make up one's mind about sb/sth sich ( dat) eine Meinung über jdn/etw bilden
I can't make up my mind about him ich weiß nicht, was ich von ihm halten soll
you're making that up! jetzt schwindelst du aber! inf
he makes it up as he goes along (storyteller) er macht das aus dem Stegreif, (child playing) er macht das, wie es ihm gerade einfällt, (making excuses, telling lies) er saugt sich ( dat) das nur so aus den Fingern
it was all made up das war alles nur erfunden
I'll make up the other £20 ich komme für die restlichen £ 20 auf
he made the gift up to £50 er rundete das Geschenk auf £ 50 auf
add water to make it up to one pint mit Wasser auf 0,57 Liter auffüllen
he made up the four at bridge er war der vierte Mann zum or beim Bridge
[time] einholen, aufholen
[sleep] nachholen
to make it up to sb (for sth) (=compensate) jdn (für etw) entschädigen, (emotionally, return favour etc) jdm etw wieder gutmachen
let's kiss and make up komm, gib mir einen Kuss und wir vertragen uns wieder
to make up on sb jdn einholen, an jdn herankommen
you've a lot of making up to do du hast viel nachzuholen or aufzuarbeiten
to make up for sth etw ausgleichen
to make up for lost time verlorene Zeit aufholen
to make up for the loss of sb/lack of sth jdn/etw ersetzen
that still doesn't make up for the fact that you were very rude das macht noch lange nicht ungeschehen, dass du sehr unhöflich warst
inf sich heranmachen an ( +acc)
inf he started making with his trumpet er legte mit seiner Trompete los inf
OK, let's make with the paint brushes na dann, schnappen wir uns die Pinsel inf
just make with the scissors mach schon los mit der Schere inf
a make-believe world eine Fantasie- or Phantasie- or Scheinwelt
a world of make-believe eine Fantasie- or Phantasie- or Scheinwelt
don't be afraid, it's only make-believe hab keine Angst, das ist doch nur eine Geschichte
inf kritisch, entscheidend
(Typ) Zurichtung f
(Ind) Vorbereitungszeit f
the star does his own make-up der Star schminkt sich selbst or macht seine Maske selbst
she spends hours on her make-up sie braucht Stunden zum Schminken
(=character) Veranlagung f
psychological make-up Psyche f
loyalty is part of his make-up er ist loyal veranlagt
it's part of their national make-up das gehört zu ihrem Nationalcharakter
(=layout) Aufmachung f
(Typ) Umbruch m
the company can tailor-make your entire trip die Firma kann Ihre ganze Reise für Sie persönlich zusammenstellen
you can tailor-make running to suit your needs Sie können das Dauerlaufen auf Ihre eigenen Bedürfnisse zuschneiden
the therapist will tailor-make the session for you der Therapeut stimmt die Sitzung auf Ihre persönlichen Bedürfnisse ab
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Is setting spray or powder better for mature skin? ›
Setting spray may be a better option for those with mature or dry skin, as powders sometimes have a tendency to draw attention to wrinkles, fine lines, and dry patches. Some setting sprays even feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe to moisturize the skin in addition to setting makeup.
What is the best makeup setting spray in the world? ›Our number-one pick is Urban Decay All Nighter, a quick-drying, transfer-resistant, waterproof setting spray that helps your makeup last for up to 16 hours. That said, e.l.f.'s Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist offers similar results.
What is the difference between setting powder and setting spray? ›“Setting powder is a matte, powder formula, so it helps to absorb oil and smooth over pores and imperfections, leaving the skin looking matte, poreless, and flawless,” explains the makeup artist. “Setting spray is a liquid formula, so it gives more of a glowing, dewy finish.
Do you put tinted moisturizer on before or after primer? ›If you're using a tinted moisturizer, it would be best to apply it before your priming product. The primer creates a seal on the skin that doesn't allow makeup to fill in your pores. As such, applying a moisturizing product after the primer wouldn't allow the moisturizer to penetrate.
What goes first primer or Moisturiser? ›Step 1: Apply After Moisturiser
To apply a face primer, it is best applied using your fingertips. Simply use a peanut-sized amount and blend all over your face after applying moisturiser.
According to makeup artist Kevin Kodra's viral TikTok, you shouldn't directly spray your setting spray onto your face, but rather spray it onto a beauty sponge. After spraying your beauty sponge, dab it onto your face to seal your makeup. This method should help set your makeup and give you a dewy look.
Do I need primer and setting spray? ›They're not necessary for day-to-day but can boost the outcome for special occasions,” says Ciucci. “Unless it's a major event, you're probably good with one or the other.” Both Ciucci and Gasparian agree that if you have to choose one over the other, primer is the preference.
Is makeup fixing spray the same as setting spray? ›Fixing spray locks your makeup in place and helps it to last longer than it typically would. Setting spray is similar in that it sets makeup into place, but it also acts like hairspray for your face by forming a uniform layer that helps prevent makeup from slipping.
Do you put setting powder on after all makeup? ›It is best to apply setting powder after foundation, but you can also use setting powder in place of foundation for a more natural daytime look. Just moisturize your face first, ideally with an SPF moisturizer for sun protection. 2.
Can you use the same brush for foundation and setting powder? ›brush with soft synthetic bristles that can be used to apply everything from powder foundation to bronzer.
What goes first powder or setting powder? ›
Yes, use the powder before the setting spray and foundation. Apply generous spritzes of setting spray all over your face. Let sit for 10-15 seconds until it's still damp and tacky.
What is the difference between translucent powder and banana powder? ›Conclusion. The main difference between banana powder and translucent powder is that banana powder is a loose face powder with a yellow/golden tint, while translucent powder is a loose or compressed face powder that is colorless.
Should you use setting powder on mature skin? ›Should Mature Skin Use Face Powder? Absolutely! There are several setting powders in the market by brands like Clinique, MAC, Dermablend, and more, for mature skin. With benefits like blurring fine lines, wrinkles, pores, and imperfections, these face powders are worth a try.
What goes first translucent powder or foundation? ›Setting powder should be applied after foundation and concealer, but before blusher and bronzer, to help set your base makeup in place and keep oiliness at bay.
Do you put translucent powder before or after foundation? ›Powder is usually the final “setting” step to seal foundation and concealer, but some on TikTok suggest that using it before foundation can keep your makeup in place for longer and give a better finish.
What stage do you apply primer? ›The most popular way to use a primer is before your foundation, and this is a fantastic method of creating a smoother-looking canvas. As the skincare ingredients treat your complexion, the smoothing makeup will create silky soft feeling skin that helps your face makeup glide on effortlessly.
Should I apply anything before primer? ›Always apply moisturizer BEFORE you apply the primer. If your skin is dull, try a tinted primer to help add some glow and life back into your skin. Always make sure your primer is compatible with your foundation.
When applying makeup what goes on first? ›Whether you're planning on applying a light coat of foundation or a full face of makeup, primer is an important first step. Using primer under your makeup will make your look last longer.
How long should primer sit before foundation? ›Use only a thin layer of primer (usually a pea-size blob for your entire face)—glob on too much, and your makeup can end up sliding around instead of melting into your skin. 3. Wait a full 60 seconds for your primer to “set” before slathering on your concealer and foundation.
How long do you leave primer on before applying makeup? ›Let the primer dry before putting on foundation. Wait about two to three minutes for the primer to soak into the skin before adding in another layer of makeup.
Which goes on first primer or moisturizer? ›
Always apply moisturizer before priming, as it makes your primer application smoother. Wait a few minutes after applying moisturizer before applying primer, then start in the center of the face and work your way out.
Do you put primer on thick or thin? ›Apply two thin coats of either a white primer or a tinted primer that matches the new paint hue. This will bring the surface closer to the final color and reduce the number of paint coats needed.
Do you apply primer with a brush or roller? ›Applying primer first is the best way to ensure a perfect finish later. Just as it does with makeup and on cars, primer creates a smooth base that promotes better adhesion and truer color from your topcoat paint. Pro-tip: Apply primer using a brush first to “cut in" around edges, then use a roller to fill in.
Do you put primer all over your face? ›Not applying primer all over the face.
Greenberg says that if you don't put primer everywhere you're planning to put foundation, you're asking for trouble. Some of your makeup will go on more evenly than the rest, and some will probably wear off more quickly, creating a patchy, uneven mess.
Foundation Brush
This is also my favourite brush to apply any type of primer. Primers contain ingredients such as silica and add texture to the skin so it's important to ensure makeup is blended correctly with a Foundation Brush rather than a stippling brush and blending brush.
And the answer is—whichever you prefer! Yup, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the hair or makeup first debate. It all comes down to personal preference, the occasion, and a few other factors that play into which order may be a better option.
What is the most basic makeup routine? ›If you're completely new to makeup, I suggest starting off slowly by introducing 1 to 2 of the basic makeup essentials at a time. So for example, you could start off with concealer and foundation. Then you could introduce mascara and primer into your routine. And lastly blusher and lip products.