(he)rauf verb

raufmachen

hat raufgemacht · machte rauf
Based on: (he)rauf, machen
1.

to put something on top of something else

Opposite: runtermachen
(That's what you do with extra cheese on a pizza. So it's really really important. Well, for me, at least.)
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Examples
  • Ich habe mir noch Zwiebeln und Peperoni raufgemacht.
  • I also put/added onions and hot peppers on my pizza.
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Prefix Verb Explained – “aufmachen”

A quick look at "aufmachen" and why it doesn't only mean "to open". Also: a look at the secret behind the r-verion and the super useful "raufmachen".

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“machen” and its versions – The Quiz

In this quiz, we'll learn and practice the various prefix versions of "machen" - aufmachen, ausmachen, rausmachen and so on. It'll be... fun!

Vocab: anmachen, aufmachen, raufmachen, ausmachen, rausmachen, einmachen, reinmachen, ummachen, vormachen, nachmachen,

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How many meanings does the German word 'raufmachen' have?

raufmachen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to put something on top of something else.

What is the past tense of 'raufmachen'?

hat raufgemacht / machte rauf

What is 'raufmachen' related to?

The word 'raufmachen' is related to (he)rauf and machen.

Where can I learn more about 'raufmachen'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'raufmachen':

Prefix Verb Explained – “aufmachen”
A quick look at "aufmachen" and why it doesn't only mean "to open". Also: a look at the secret behind the r-verion and the super useful "raufmachen".
Read article

“machen” and its versions – The Quiz
In this quiz, we'll learn and practice the various prefix versions of "machen" - aufmachen, ausmachen, rausmachen and so on. It'll be... fun!
Vocab: anmachen, aufmachen, raufmachen, ausmachen, rausmachen, einmachen, reinmachen, ummachen, vormachen, nachmachen,
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