Make - translation, pronunciation and examples
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做蛋糕
做晚饭
煮咖啡
做面包
做玩具
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general verb used for creating, performing, or causing something; very broad and common
used for actions, tasks or work; focuses on performing rather than producing an object
implies making something new or original, often intangible (ideas, art, designs)
to construct or put together parts into a structure; frequently physical construction
to make carefully by hand with skill; often artisanal or decorative
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What's the difference between make / do / create / build / craft / prepare
general verb used for creating, performing, or causing something; very broad and common
I make a cake.
Я делаю торт.
used for actions, tasks or work; focuses on performing rather than producing an object
I do my homework.
Я делаю домашнее задание.
implies making something new or original, often intangible (ideas, art, designs)
She creates new designs for toys.
Она создаёт новые дизайны игрушек.
to construct or put together parts into a structure; frequently physical construction
They build a small wooden shed.
Они строят маленькую деревянную бытовку.
to make carefully by hand with skill; often artisanal or decorative
She crafts wooden toys in her workshop.
Она мастерски делает деревянные игрушки в своей мастерской.
to get something ready or arrange it in advance; emphasizes readiness rather than making from scratch
I prepare dinner at 6 o'clock.
Я готовлю ужин в шесть часов.
to put parts together to form a whole; often refers to furniture, machines, sets
He assembles the bookshelf from the kit.
Он собирает книжную полку из набора.
to bring parts or elements together into a shape, structure, or group; can be abstract
They form a team for the project.
Они формируют команду для проекта.
to write or create artistic works (music, text) or to arrange parts into a coherent whole
He composes short pieces for piano.
Он сочиняет короткие пьесы для фортепиано.
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How to pronounce make and what this word means
make translation: делать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce make
/ˈmeɪk/
make translation
делать
make examples
I make small wooden toys in my spare time.
make transcription
/ˈmeɪk/, /tə ˈmeɪk/
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make meaning: what does it mean?
produce
make pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
make is pronounced as /ˈmeɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
make definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I make small wooden toys in my spare time. Translation: Я делаю маленькие деревянные игрушки в свободное время.
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