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German Verb Focus: “Machen” vs. “Tun”

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This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series German Verb Focus

Language nuances often create a challenge for non-native speakers. In German, two verbs that often cause confusion are “machen” and “tun.” At first glance, they [Read More…]

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