makings
word · lemma: making
Definition
'Makings' refers to the necessary parts, qualities, or ingredients needed to create something, or to the qualities that could make someone likely to succeed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in plural as 'the makings of' to talk about potential for success ('She has the makings of a great leader'). Also means raw materials or ingredients needed ('the makings of a cake'). Less common in everyday conversation.
Spanish: ingredientes - cualidades (para éxito)Portuguese (BR): ingredientes - potencial (para sucesso)Portuguese (PT): ingredientes - potencial (para sucesso)Chinese (Simplified): 成分 - 潜质Chinese (Traditional): 成分 - 潛質Hindi: सामग्री - क्षमता (सफलता के लिए)Arabic: مكوّنات - مقومات (للنجاح)Bengali: উপাদান - যোগ্যতাRussian: задатки - ингредиентыJapanese: 素質 - 材料Vietnamese: tố chất - thành phầnKorean: 자질 - 재료Turkish: özellikler - malzemelerUrdu: صلاحیتیں - اجزاءIndonesian: bakat - bahan
Example Sentences
He has the makings of a good teacher.
basic
We bought the makings for a salad.
basic
She has all the makings of a champion.
basic
Do we have the makings for pancakes at home?
natural
I think this idea has the makings of something great.
natural
You’ve got the makings of a leader, don’t waste it.
natural