Engelsk

maker

gb/mˈeɪkɚ/ us/mˈeɪkɚ/
A2 Engelsk
~ 4300
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Substantiv A2 entity
1

Person or company that creates

A person or business that makes or builds things.

Bruksmønster: [a/an/the] maker of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'maker' with 'machine' (e.g., 'coffee machine') instead of using 'coffee maker' for the device or person.
Synonymer
producer (Often used for someone who oversees creation, especially in media or manufacturing.) | manufacturer (More specifically refers to someone or a company making goods in large quantities.)
Antonymer
consumer (Refers to the person or group that uses or buys what is made, opposite of the one who makes it.)
Ordkombinasjoner
car maker |decision maker |film maker |policy maker |toy maker
Temaer
business |manufacturing |daily life |work |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Tesla is a leading electric car maker.
  • The decision makers in the company met yesterday.
  • She is a talented jewelry maker.
  • Local furniture makers are struggling with rising costs.
  • The film maker won an award for best documentary.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He is a bread maker.
  • This is a toy maker.
  • My father is a car maker.
  • The city has many shoe makers.
Substantiv A2 entity
2

Machine that produces something

A machine that makes something.

Bruksmønster: [a/an/the] [product] maker
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse the product and the device, saying 'coffee machine' when 'coffee maker' is more natural in some contexts.
Synonymer
machine (General term for a mechanical device; less specific to making.) | appliance (Usually refers to household machines for specific tasks.)
Antonymer
handmade (Refers to items made without machines.)
Ordkombinasjoner
coffee maker |ice cream maker |bread maker
Temaer
technology |home |daily life |work
Eksempler
  • I bought a new coffee maker for the kitchen.
  • This ice cream maker can make two flavors at once.
  • The bread maker has several baking settings.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • We have a coffee maker at home.
  • The bread maker is on the table.
  • She uses an ice cream maker.
Substantiv B2 entity
3

God as creator of the world

In religion, God who made the world and life.

Vanlig feil:
Learners may not realize this is capitalized and used mainly in religious or poetic contexts.
Synonymer
Creator (Capitalized when referring to God as the originator of all things.)
Ordkombinasjoner
our Maker |return to your Maker
Temaer
religion
Eksempler
  • He prayed to his Maker for guidance.
  • She believes we must answer to our Maker one day.
  • The hymn praises the Maker of heaven and earth.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • They prayed to their Maker.
  • The song talks about the Maker.
  • We thank our Maker for life.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
maker
IPA
GB/mˈeɪkɚ/
US/mˈeɪkɚ/
Stavelser og trykk
maker (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (maker)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: maker
  • Plural: makers
Ordfamilie
Forms
makers noun
Core family
make verb A1
Related words
remake verb filmmaker noun B1
Advanced or less common
policymaker noun B2
Uttrykk

decision maker

1
/dɪsˈɪʒən mˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase

Person with authority to decide

A person who has the power to make important choices.

Eksempler
  • In this company, the CEO is the main decision maker.
  • Parents are often the decision makers in their children's education.

matchmaker

1
/mˈæt͡ʃmˌeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase

Person arranging romantic relationships

Someone who introduces people so they can start a romantic relationship.

Eksempler
  • Her aunt loves playing matchmaker for her friends.
  • The matchmaker introduced them at a dinner party.

money maker

1
/mˈʌni mˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase informal

Source of profit or income

Something that earns a lot of money.

Eksempler
  • The new product turned out to be a big money maker for the company.
  • Her blog became a steady money maker after a year.

peacemaker

1
/pˈismˌeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase

Person resolving conflicts

Someone who helps people stop fighting and be friendly again.

Eksempler
  • He acted as a peacemaker between the two teams.
  • The teacher was a peacemaker during the heated discussion.

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