German Word · Beginner
rübermachen
to travel to a place in another country
Pronunciation: /ˈʁyːbɐˌmaxn̩/
Meaning
to travel to a place in another country
Example
Denn nach der Wende zerfiel die Gruppe. Bernd und Micheline Füchsel hatten bereits kurz vor dem Mauerfall "rübergemacht", nach Nürnberg. Heike und Dieter Seidel kamen später nach.
The group fell apart after Reunification. Bernd and Micheline Füchsel had already fled to the FRG shortly before the fall of the Wall
Practice tips
- Practice rübermachen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.