make money
يكسب المال
Wörtlich: صنع المال
Use `make money` for any situation where you are legally receiving payment for work or investments.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to describe earning income through work or business.
- Very common in both casual and professional English.
- Focuses on the result of getting paid, not the labor.
Bedeutung
This phrase describes the act of earning money through a job, a business, or an investment. It is the most common way to talk about getting paid for your work or making a profit.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Talking about a new job
I'm so happy because I finally started to make money.
أنا سعيد جداً لأنني بدأت أخيراً في كسب المال.
In a business meeting
Our main goal this quarter is to make money from the new app.
هدفنا الرئيسي هذا الربع هو كسب المال من التطبيق الجديد.
Texting a friend about a side hustle
Selling my old clothes is a great way to make some extra money.
بيع ملابسي القديمة طريقة رائعة لكسب بعض المال الإضافي.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects a capitalistic society where personal income is tied to individual effort. While 'earning' sounds more merit-based, 'making' sounds more active and entrepreneurial. In the UK and US, 'making money' is often used interchangeably with 'turning a profit' in business contexts.
Good Money
If someone says they 'make good money', they mean they have a high salary, usually above average.
Don't say 'Do Money'
Even though 'do' and 'make' are similar in some languages, 'do money' is a major error in English.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to describe earning income through work or business.
- Very common in both casual and professional English.
- Focuses on the result of getting paid, not the labor.
What It Means
Make money is your go-to phrase for earning income. It is not about physically printing bills in your basement. It means you are providing a service or selling a product to get cash. You use it for your 9-to-5 job or a side hustle. It is simple, direct, and used by everyone from CEOs to teenagers.
How To Use It
You can use make money as a verb in almost any sentence. It follows the person doing the work. For example, "I want to make money this summer." You can add adverbs to describe how much. Use make a lot of money or make good money. It is very flexible with tenses. You made money yesterday and you will make money tomorrow.
When To Use It
Use it when discussing career goals or business ideas. It fits perfectly in a job interview. It works when talking to your parents about your new job. Use it when planning a garage sale with friends. It is great for texting about a new crypto investment. Basically, if cash is coming in, this phrase works.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for finding a twenty-dollar bill on the street. That is finding money. Do not use it for winning the lottery. That is winning money. Avoid using it if you are talking about a very formal salary negotiation. In that case, earn a salary sounds more professional. Also, do not say do money. That is a common mistake that sounds very strange to native speakers.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking cultures, especially the US, making money is seen as a sign of success. People are often very open about wanting to make money. It is part of the "hustle culture" you see on social media. However, asking someone exactly how much they make is still rude. We love talking about the act of making it, but the specific numbers are usually a secret.
Common Variations
You will often hear make a living. This means making enough money to pay for your basic needs. Another one is make a killing. This is slang for making a huge amount of money very quickly. If you are just starting, you might make ends meet. This means you have just enough money to pay your bills. These variations add flavor to your English.
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is neutral and safe for all situations. Just remember that 'make' is the only verb that works here; using 'do' or 'get' (in the sense of earning) is less natural.
Good Money
If someone says they 'make good money', they mean they have a high salary, usually above average.
Don't say 'Do Money'
Even though 'do' and 'make' are similar in some languages, 'do money' is a major error in English.
The 'Living' Secret
Americans often ask 'What do you do for a living?' instead of 'How do you make money?' to be more polite.
Beispiele
6I'm so happy because I finally started to make money.
أنا سعيد جداً لأنني بدأت أخيراً في كسب المال.
Shows the start of a new income stream.
Our main goal this quarter is to make money from the new app.
هدفنا الرئيسي هذا الربع هو كسب المال من التطبيق الجديد.
Refers to business profit.
Selling my old clothes is a great way to make some extra money.
بيع ملابسي القديمة طريقة رائعة لكسب بعض المال الإضافي.
Informal use for small amounts of cash.
My cat makes more money on Instagram than I do at my job!
قطتي تكسب مالاً من إنستغرام أكثر مما أكسبه في وظيفتي!
Hyperbole used for comedic effect.
He doesn't care about fame; he just wants to make money for his family.
هو لا يهتم بالشهرة؛ هو فقط يريد كسب المال لعائلته.
Focuses on the motivation behind the work.
To make money in this industry, you need to be very persistent.
لكسب المال في هذه الصناعة، يجب أن تكون مثابراً جداً.
General advice about a career path.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
She wants to ___ money by opening a small bakery.
In English, we always 'make' money, we never 'do' or 'create' it in this context.
Complete the phrase for a common variation.
It's hard to make a ___ when you are just starting your career.
'Make a living' is a specific collocation meaning to earn enough to survive.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality Spectrum of 'Make Money'
Used with friends about side jobs.
Making some bucks.
The standard way to say it.
I make money.
Used in corporate settings.
Generate revenue.
Where to use 'Make Money'
Job Interview
How does this role make money?
With Friends
Let's make money together!
Investing
Make money in stocks.
Selling Items
Make money on eBay.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, earn money is perfectly fine and slightly more formal. It implies you worked hard for it, while make money is more general.
No, it is not rude at all. However, asking How much money do you make? is considered very private and often impolite.
It is a slang expression meaning to make a very large profit very quickly. For example, He made a killing on the stock market.
It depends on the subject. Use I make money but He makes money or The company makes money.
Usually, no. For bets or gambling, we say win money. Make money implies a process or effort.
Turn a profit is more technical and used in business to mean your income is higher than your expenses. Make money is simpler.
Yes, this is very common. You can also say make a fortune if it is a huge amount.
Absolutely. It is very common in casual texts, like Need to make money for the concert!
Yes, it is used exactly the same way in the UK, Australia, and Canada.
A money-maker is a person or a project that generates a lot of income. For example, That movie was a real money-maker.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Earn a living
To make enough money to support your lifestyle.
Bring home the bacon
An idiom meaning to be the person who earns the money for the family.
Turn a profit
When a business makes more money than it spends.
Cash in
To take advantage of a situation to make money.
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