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German Phrase

Ich mache gerade meinen Master.

/ɪç ˈmaxə ɡəˈʁaːdə ˈmaɪ̯nən ˈmastɐ/
Meaning"I am currently doing my Master's degree."
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Meaning

This phrase is used to indicate that a person is currently enrolled in a Master's program at a university. The word 'gerade' emphasizes that the action is happening right now, similar to the continuous aspect in English. It implies a temporary state of being a student before entering the professional world.

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When to use

Use this when someone asks about your current occupation or studies in a social or professional setting. It is a standard way to describe your academic status in German-speaking countries.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchmachegerademeinenMaster

1

mache

The verb 'machen' (to do/make) is used here to describe the act of pursuing a degree.

2

gerade

This adverb functions as a continuous marker, indicating the action is in progress at the moment.

3

meinen

This is the masculine accusative form of 'mein', as 'Master' is the direct object of the sentence.

🗨In Conversation

A

Was machst du beruflich?

What do you do for a living?

Ich mache gerade meinen Master.

I am currently doing my Master's degree.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich bin mache meinen Master.

    German doesn't use the auxiliary 'to be' with the main verb to form a continuous tense.

  • Ich mache mein Master.

    'Master' is masculine and in the accusative case here, requiring the '-en' ending for the possessive pronoun.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich studiere im Master.

    I am studying in a Master's program.

  • Ich absolviere gerade mein Masterstudium.

    I am currently completing my Master's studies.

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Cultural Tip

In Germany, the Bachelor/Master system replaced the traditional 'Diplom' and 'Magister' degrees. Mentioning you are 'im Master' often implies you have already completed a Bachelor's degree and are specializing further, which is a common path for German students.