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German Phrase

PCs bauen macht Spaß.

/peːˈt͡seːs ˈbaʊ̯ən maxt ˈʃpaːs/
Meaning"Building PCs is fun."
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Meaning

The sentence states that assembling personal computers is enjoyable. It treats the whole activity (building PCs) as a single enjoyable hobby.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to talk about your hobby of assembling computers, especially in casual conversation with friends, fellow tech‑enthusiasts, or in online forums about hardware.

✦Grammar Breakdown

PCsbauenmachtSpaß

1

PCs (Plural Noun)

Abbreviation for "Personal Computer"; plural nouns are capitalized in German.

2

bauen (Infinitive)

Verb "to build"; used here as an infinitive that together with "PCs" forms the subject of the sentence.

3

macht (3rd‑person singular)

Present tense of "machen"; agrees with the singular collective subject "PCs bauen" (the activity of building PCs).

4

Spaß (Noun)

Means "fun" or "enjoyment"; used as the object of "macht".

🗨In Conversation

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Was hast du am Wochenende vor?

What are you up to this weekend?

PCs bauen macht Spaß.

Building PCs is fun.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • PCs bauen machen Spaß.

    Verb must agree with the singular collective subject; use "macht" not "machen".

  • pcs bauen macht spaß.

    All nouns are capitalized in German.

  • PCs bauen macht spaß.

    The noun "Spaß" is capitalized; otherwise it looks like the adjective "spaßig".

↔Alternatives

  • PCs zusammenbauen macht Freude.

    Putting PCs together brings joy.

  • Es macht Spaß, PCs zu bauen.

    It’s fun to build PCs.

  • Ich finde es toll, PCs zu bauen.

    I think building PCs is great.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries, building your own PC is a popular hobby among students and tech‑savvy adults. The word "Spaß" is informal; in a formal presentation you might replace it with "Freude" or "Vergnügen". Also, remember that all nouns, including "PCs" and "Spaß", are capitalized.