Bearbeiten
Example: Wir müssen das Dokument vor der Präsentation bearbeiten.
Definition
"Bearbeiten" means to work on or process something, especially a document or task, in order to improve, correct, or complete it. For example, "Wir müssen das Dokument vor der Präsentation bearbeiten" means we need to edit or revise the document before the presentation.
Etymology
The German verb "bearbeiten" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'arbeiten,' which means 'to work.' The prefix 'be-' often turns a verb into one that acts on an object, so "bearbeiten" literally means 'to work on' something. Did you know? This construction is common in German to indicate actively handling or processing something.
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"Bearbeiten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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