German word

aktualisieren

Pronunciation

IPA/akˌtu̯aˌliːˈziːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbupdate

Example

Ich habe die Datei aktualisiert.

I have updated the file.

Illustration for aktualisieren (update)

More examples

Bitte aktualisieren Sie die App.

Please update the app.

Core concept

A file, record, or system is brought into line with the latest available state.

Common phrases

  • die App aktualisieren

    update the app

  • die Datenbank aktualisieren

    update the database

  • die Informationen aktualisieren

    update the information

Similar words

updaten: Data or software is updated to the latest available version or state.
auffrischen: Knowledge or skills are refreshed through renewed study and practice.
ändern: Content or form is changed into something different.
überarbeiten: A text or plan is reviewed and improved to correct its content.

Definition in German

etwas so erneuern oder anpassen, dass sein Inhalt oder Zustand dem gegenwärtigen Stand entspricht.

Word origin

The verb is formed from the adjective "aktuell" with the suffix "-isieren" and ultimately relates to Latin "actualis", meaning active or current.

Usage tips

  • "Aktualisieren" forms its perfect with "haben", and its past participle is "aktualisiert" without the usual "ge-".

Opposites

Related words

  • Aktualisierungupdatenoun
  • aktualisiertupdatedadjective

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