German Conversation · Level 81
58 words
German word
Verfahren
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁən/
Meaning
- neuter nounprocedure
Example
Das Verfahren zur Anmeldung ist sehr einfach.
The procedure for registering is very straightforward.
More examples
Das Unternehmen hat das Verfahren zur Reklamationsbearbeitung deutlich beschleunigt.
The company has significantly accelerated the procedure for handling complaints.
Core concept
A fixed sequence guides an action through an organized process toward its intended outcome.
Common phrases
das Verfahren abschließen
complete the procedure
das Verfahren beschleunigen
speed up the procedure
das Verfahren prüfen
review the procedure
Similar words
Vorgehensweise: A specific way of proceeding with a task or activity.
Methode: A systematic way to solve a problem or complete a task.
Prozess: A series of stages or operations that gradually achieves a purpose.
Ablauf: The ordered flow in which events or steps take place.
Definition in German
Eine vorgeschriebene Reihenfolge von Schritten zur Erreichung eines Ziels.
Word origin
Verfahren is the nominalized infinitive of verfahren, a verb built from fahren with ver- and associated with following a course or procedure.
Usage tips
- In formal and technical contexts, Verfahren often names an established procedure, while Vorgehen more broadly describes a way of proceeding.
Other meanings
- methodnoun
- processnoun
Opposites
- Beliebigkeitarbitrarinessnoun
Related words
- Verfahrensbeschleunigungprocedure accelerationnoun
- verfahrensbedingtprocedure-relatedadjective