zu schaffen machen

Based on: schaffen
Phrase
  1. to give someone a hard time
  2. to tamper with, to meddle with
1.

to give someone a hard time

("jemandem+Dat zu schaffen machen" - usually used for tasks or circumstance or problems that give someone a hard time.)
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2.

to tamper with, to meddle with

("sich+Dat zu schaffen machen an+Dat." - usually in the context of someone meddling with a device or something, often in a context where they're not supposed to do it. Think of someone meddling with a bike lock that is not theirs.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'zu schaffen machen' have?

zu schaffen machen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to give someone a hard time, 2. to tamper with, to meddle with.

What is 'zu schaffen machen' related to?

The word 'zu schaffen machen' is related to schaffen.

Where can I learn more about 'zu schaffen machen'?

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