A2 Informal Hospitality

„Machen Sie es sich bequem!"

Make yourself at home.

Machen Sie es sich bequem! — German idiom meaning: Make yourself at home. (A2)
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What does „Machen Sie es sich bequem!" mean in German?

„Machen Sie es sich bequem!" means "Make yourself at home.." Literally: "Make it comfortable for yourself!."

Literal Translation

"Make it comfortable for yourself!"

Machen Make
Sie it
es comfortable
sich for
bequem yourself

English Equivalent

"Make yourself comfortable!"

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Reflexive dative

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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