How to pronounce "zumachten" in German
ˈtsuːmaxn̩
ZU·mach·ten
Primary stress: zu
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Als die Goldgruben an Land zumachten, wurde es übel hier.
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2 clipsThe German word “zumachten” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈtsuːmaxn̩. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (zu · mach · ten), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (zu). Grammatically, “zumachten” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “zumachten” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Deutsch.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇩🇪 DEDW DeutschClip #1 · @3:01
“„Damit sichere ich mein Überleben, das ist alles, was ich habe: Goldsuche. Als die Goldgruben an Land zumachten, wurde es übel hier. Es gibt ein bisschen Tourismus, aber das reicht ja nicht für alle.”
Definition & Meaning: “zumachten”
- to close; to shut
- inflection of zumachen:
- first/third-person plural dependent preterite
Example Sentences (1)
- “Als die Goldgruben an Land zumachten, wurde es übel hier.”
Pronounce: “zumachten”
- Syllables:
- zu · mach · ten
- Primary stress:
- zu
- IPA:
- ˈtsuːmaxn̩
- Hear it in context
- zumachten
Frequently asked questions about zumachten
How do you pronounce “zumachten” in German?
“zumachten” is pronounced [ˈtsuːmaxn̩] in German. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “zumachten” mean?
“zumachten” means: to close; to shut