Translation of German word "verbessern" to English
verbessern
/fɛʁbɛsɐn/
Meaning
VerbTo make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
How to use
The weak verb verbessern ('to improve / correct') has the non-separable prefix ver- and conjugates regularly: ich verbessere, du verbesserst, er verbessert, hat verbessert. Note: the source translation is perfective 'to improve' (улучшить), but in German, it refers to general improving (улучшать). The reflexive sich verbessern means to improve oneself or one's performance.
🇬🇧 English
improve
Example
Die neue Software wird das System verbessern.
The new software will improve the system.
Das Streichen der Holzarbeiten wird dieses Haus verschönern.
Painting the woodwork will beautify this home.
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Common phrases
- die Situation verbessern— to improve the situation
- die Note verbessern— to improve the grade / mark
- sich deutlich verbessern— to improve significantly (reflexive)
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe verbessert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #226 in German
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The German word "verbessern" is defined as: "To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something)."
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The German word "verbessern" means "improve" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir müssen das System verbessern." (which translates as "The new software will improve the system.").
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