Verstärken
Example: Wir müssen die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verstärken, um Unfälle zu vermeiden.
Definition
"Verstärken" means to make something stronger, more intense, or more effective. For example, it refers to increasing the security measures to prevent accidents. It is used when something needs to be improved or reinforced in strength or impact.
Etymology
The word "verstärken" comes from the German prefix 'ver-' combined with 'stärken,' which means 'to strengthen.' The prefix 'ver-' often implies a change or enhancement. Did you know? The root 'stark' means strong, so "verstärken" literally means 'to make strong.'
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"Verstärken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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