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German Phrase

Machst du auch Frühstück?

/ˈmaxst duː ˈaʊ̯x ˈfʁyːʃtʏk/

Meaning"Do you also make breakfast?"

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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the listener also prepares breakfast, often in a context where meals are being discussed or when planning to eat together. It can imply curiosity about the other person's morning routine.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to find out if someone else makes breakfast, for example when sharing kitchen duties, inviting someone to join you for a morning meal, or comparing daily habits.

✦Grammar Breakdown

MachstduauchFrühstück?

1

Verb conjugation (machen)

"Machst" is the 2nd person singular present tense of "machen" (to make/do). In questions, the verb comes first (V2 rule).

2

Personal pronoun (du)

"du" is the informal singular 'you'. It follows the verb in yes/no questions.

3

Adverb (auch)

"auch" means 'also' or 'too' and is placed after the subject in this sentence.

4

Noun (Frühstück)

"Frühstück" is a neuter noun meaning 'breakfast'. No article is needed when used as an object of "machen".

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Question mark

The question mark indicates a yes/no question; the intonation rises at the end.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich habe heute Rührei gemacht.

I made scrambled eggs today.

Machst du auch Frühstück?

Do you also make breakfast?

B

✕Common Mistakes

Machst du auch das Frühstück?
Adding the definite article "das" is unnecessary and sounds unnatural when talking about the activity of making breakfast.
Frühstück machst du auch?
In yes/no questions the verb must be in first position; the correct order is "Machst du auch Frühstück?".
Machst du auch Frühstücken?
"Frühstücken" is already a verb; you cannot combine it with "machen". Use either "Machst du Frühstück?" or "Frühstückst du?".

↔Alternatives

Frühstückst du auch?
Do you also have breakfast?
Machst du das Frühstück auch?
Do you also make the breakfast?
Hast du auch Frühstück?
Do you also have breakfast?

Cultural Tip

In everyday German, the verb "frühstücken" (to have breakfast) is more common than "Frühstück machen". "Machst du auch Frühstück?" sounds informal and is typical among friends or family. In a more formal setting, you would ask "Frühstücken Sie auch?". Also, Germans usually have a light breakfast – bread, cheese, cold cuts, coffee or tea – rather than a heavy cooked meal.