(he)rüber verb

rübermachen

hat rübergemacht · machte rüber
Based on: machen, rüber
1.

to put something over something

(Literal. Think of a winter protection you put over a car, or herbs "over" a dish. Very similar to "raufmachen".)
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  • Kannst du die Decke über die Couch rübermachen?
  • Can you put the blanket over the couch?
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2.

to flee/emigrate to West Germany

("rübermachen" is/was a colloquial term for moving to West Germany from the former socialist east.)
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  • Meine Eltern haben Anfang der 80er rübergemacht.
  • My parents moved/emigrated to West Germany at the beginning of the 80s.
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How many meanings does the German word 'rübermachen' have?

rübermachen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to put something over something, 2. to flee/emigrate to West Germany.

What is the past tense of 'rübermachen'?

hat rübergemacht / machte rüber

What is 'rübermachen' related to?

The word 'rübermachen' is related to machen and rüber.

Where can I learn more about 'rübermachen'?

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