blau machen

Based on: blau
Phrase
1.

to not work, to take a day off

(Usually implies that you actually should work)
Examples
  • Heute mache ich blau.
  • I'm not going to work today.
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How many meanings does the German word 'blau machen' have?

blau machen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to not work, to take a day off.

What is 'blau machen' related to?

The word 'blau machen' is related to blau.

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