Überarbeiten
Example: Ich muss meinen Bericht heute noch überarbeiten.
Definition
"Überarbeiten" means to revise or edit something thoroughly, usually a text or work, in order to improve its quality or correctness. For example, it involves carefully reviewing and making changes to a report or document before finalizing it.
Etymology
The German verb "überarbeiten" is formed from the prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'beyond,' and the verb "arbeiten" meaning 'to work.' Together, it literally means 'to work over' something, reflecting the idea of reworking or revising. Did you know? The prefix "über-" often implies doing an action extensively or thoroughly.
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"Überarbeiten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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