jdm. einen Vorwurf machen
to reproach someone
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Watch out. Nuance: often implies emotional hurt, not just factual error.
In a sentence
Which form of machen fills the gap?
Die Mutter ____ ihrem Sohn einen Vorwurf wegen der Lüge.
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Die Mutter macht ihrem Sohn einen Vorwurf wegen der Lüge.
How it is used
Means 'to reproach someone' – the core is expressing personal blame or disappointment. Register: neutral (everyday). Use in an argument with a friend who forgot your birthday. Nuance: often implies emotional hurt, not just factual error.
Other verbs that go with Vorwurf
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Other collocations built on machen
- sich zum Affen machento make a fool of oneself
- (s)einen Abschluss machento make a deal
- eine Andeutung machento make a hint/suggestion
- den / einen Anfang machen mit+Dat.to be the first to begin something
- jdm. ein Angebot machento propose a deal or price to someone
- Angaben machen zu+Dat.to provide details/information about something
- jdm. Ärger bereiten / machento cause trouble/annoyance for someone
- jdm. Angst machento scare/frighten someone
All 116 collocations built on machen
More from Kommunikation
- eine Zusicherung bekommen / erhaltento receive a formal promise or guarantee
- Beschwerde einlegento submit a formal complaint, often in writing
- im Gespräch bleibento stay in touch or keep a dialogue going over time
- jdm. Lob spendento bestow praise on someone
- sich einen Tadel zuziehento incur a reprimand
All collocations in Kommunikation
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