English–German

“modernize” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/modɛʁniˈziːʁən/

Example

Die Stadt modernisiert das Krankenhaus.

The city is modernizing the hospital.

Illustration for modernisieren (modernize)

How to say “modernize” in German

“Modernize” in German is modernisieren.

Outdated equipment, buildings, or methods receive a present-day functional and visual upgrade.

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

Example sentences with modernisieren

Die Infrastruktur wurde modernisiert, ohne den laufenden Betrieb zu stören.

The infrastructure was modernized without disrupting ongoing operations.

Tips for using modernisieren

  • Modernisieren has a relatively formal tone, while auf den neuesten Stand bringen is a common alternative in less formal speech.

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