macht

This is the 139th most frequent German word.


macht

Power.


Here, 'macht' is the conjugated form of 'machen' ('to make' or 'to do') meaning 'does'.

Das macht keinen Sinn.

That doesn't make any sense.


In this proverb, 'macht' refers to the act of creating or achieving a state.

Übung macht den Meister.

Practice makes perfect.


Here, 'Macht' means 'power' referring to authority or control.

Die Regierung hat die Macht, Gesetze zu erlassen.

The government has the power to pass laws.