German Phrase
Das macht meine Beine stärker.
Meaning
Literally, “That makes my legs stronger.” It is used to describe an activity, exercise, or habit that improves the strength of one’s legs. The sentence emphasizes the cause (das) and the result (stärker).
When to use
You can say this after a workout, a new training routine, or even after buying better running shoes. It’s a casual, everyday statement you might hear in a gym, on a bike ride, or while talking about physical therapy.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasmachtmeineBeinestärker
Das (demonstrative pronoun)
Used here as a neutral pronoun meaning “that” or “this,” referring to a previously mentioned activity.
macht (verb machen)
Third‑person singular present of machen; it means “makes” or “causes.”
meine (possessive pronoun)
Agrees with the plural noun “Beine” and means “my.”
Beine (noun, plural)
Plural of “das Bein,” meaning “leg.”
stärker (comparative adjective)
Comparative form of “stark” (strong); no “-er” ending is added after the adjective because the comparative already ends in –er.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe jeden Morgen 30 Minuten joggen gegangen.
I’ve been jogging for 30 minutes every morning.
Das macht deine Beine stärker.
That makes your legs stronger.
✕Common Mistakes
Das machtes meine Beine stärker.
Learners sometimes replace it with “machtes” or “machtet,” which are not correct forms of the verb machen in this context.
Das macht meine Beine stärkerer.
Do not add an extra ending (e.g., “stärkerer”) because the comparative already ends with –er.
Das macht deine Beine stärker.
If you want to talk about someone else’s legs, you must change the possessive pronoun accordingly (e.g., “seine Beine”).
↔Alternatives
Das stärkt meine Beine.
That strengthens my legs.
Durch das Training werden meine Beine stärker.
Through the training, my legs become stronger.
Cultural Tip
In German fitness circles, it’s common to talk about the effect of a specific exercise rather than the person doing it. Using “macht” (makes) is perfectly natural, but you’ll also hear the more formal “stärkt” (strengthens). Avoid overly literal translations like “It does my legs stronger,” which sounds awkward in German.