English–German

“manipulate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/manipuˈliːʁən/

Example

Sie manipuliert ihn mit netten Worten.

She manipulates him with kind words.

Illustration for manipulieren (manipulate)

How to say “manipulate” in German

“Manipulate” in German is manipulieren.

A hand quietly pulls strings, adjusts controls, or changes records to produce a chosen result.

Full entry for manipulieren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with manipulieren

Der Techniker manipulierte die Daten, sodass die Messergebnisse verfälscht wurden.

The technician manipulated the data so that the measurement results were distorted.

Tips for using manipulieren

  • For routine machine operation, German usually uses bedienen or steuern, while manipulieren often suggests deliberate influence or tampering.

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