@snickerssmiles2112 There's no reason to apologize. :) The difference between machen and tun is more or less like the one between to make and to do; machen usually means that there's an actual result, that something is created. However, in cases like "what can I do?" they can be used synonymously, to tell it in a nutshell.
@Melilotona Thanks! I wasn't sure exactly. I watched a subbed & translated version of Scar's confession in German and Scar says "Ich kann machen was immer ich will" (or something like that) and I wasn't sure what the difference was.
@snickerssmiles2112 it's the same. Though "tun" isn't really used that frequently, because in many contexts it sounds as clumsy german (may be related to it being sung by an english singer that that choice of words was used). Germans normally use the term "etwas machen" as opposed to the english "to do something".
This is terrific! I noticed that he pronounces his "ch"s very hard. Is that normal-sounding to a native? Or should someone who is learning German pronounce it softer?
@snickerssmiles2112 it does sound unnatural to natives, indeed. the problem is that the "ch" sounds different after a, o and u than after e and i. i can't explain it without demonstrating it myself or using phonetic transcription though. if you're interested just listen carefully to native speakers and you'll hear what i meant. i hope that helped a little. :)
In the german language (I'm german) the "ch" sounds not always so hard. An Example: The "ch" of the word "Mittwoch" (engl. Wednesday) sounds much harder than "Ich" (engl. I / me)
This song is performed by Phil Collins and he sings with an english accent, so the "ch" sounds often hard.
But I think he did a good job with these Songs, it sounds very beautifull, moooooore beautifull than a german singer XD
sehr schön ^.^
WeirdoMusicLoverNaz 4 months ago
Oh really, I love your videos! Thank you very much!
Stellyon1 5 months ago
Vielen Danke, deine videos helfen mir wenn ich Deutsch lerne :)
Ich bin noch nicht so gut, es tut mir Leid... ^^'
Liibooboo 5 months ago in playlist Disney (ruotsinkielisiä)
@Liibooboo Thanks for your comment and don't worry! I understood what you meant. Good luck with your German lessons. :)
Melilotona 5 months ago
It´s so interesting to read how you talk about my language... :)
TwilightFanSarah91 7 months ago
Thanks! One more question, sorry- What is the difference between machen and tun?
snickerssmiles2112 1 year ago
@snickerssmiles2112 There's no reason to apologize. :) The difference between machen and tun is more or less like the one between to make and to do; machen usually means that there's an actual result, that something is created. However, in cases like "what can I do?" they can be used synonymously, to tell it in a nutshell.
Melilotona 1 year ago
@Melilotona Thanks! I wasn't sure exactly. I watched a subbed & translated version of Scar's confession in German and Scar says "Ich kann machen was immer ich will" (or something like that) and I wasn't sure what the difference was.
snickerssmiles2112 1 year ago
@snickerssmiles2112 it's the same. Though "tun" isn't really used that frequently, because in many contexts it sounds as clumsy german (may be related to it being sung by an english singer that that choice of words was used). Germans normally use the term "etwas machen" as opposed to the english "to do something".
MrOrmanley 10 months ago
ich find das so geil wie tarzan da mit dem Fahrrad auf den Bäumen fährt^^ und das Lied is auch ends geil....Danke ^^
LauraFromGermany 1 year ago
I needed this for my English homework
10ferg 1 year ago
Yes. No 'ch'.
AvanRJ 1 year ago
This is terrific! I noticed that he pronounces his "ch"s very hard. Is that normal-sounding to a native? Or should someone who is learning German pronounce it softer?
snickerssmiles2112 1 year ago
@snickerssmiles2112 it does sound unnatural to natives, indeed. the problem is that the "ch" sounds different after a, o and u than after e and i. i can't explain it without demonstrating it myself or using phonetic transcription though. if you're interested just listen carefully to native speakers and you'll hear what i meant. i hope that helped a little. :)
Melilotona 1 year ago
@snickerssmiles2112
In the german language (I'm german) the "ch" sounds not always so hard. An Example: The "ch" of the word "Mittwoch" (engl. Wednesday) sounds much harder than "Ich" (engl. I / me)
This song is performed by Phil Collins and he sings with an english accent, so the "ch" sounds often hard.
But I think he did a good job with these Songs, it sounds very beautifull, moooooore beautifull than a german singer XD
ChibMana 1 year ago