German word

bearbeiten

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈaʁbaɪ̯tən/

Meaning

  • verbedit

Example

Ich bearbeite das Dokument.

I am editing the document.

Illustration for bearbeiten (edit)

More examples

Wir müssen die Daten bearbeiten, bevor wir sie analysieren.

We must process the data before analyzing it.

Core concept

A person works directly on a document, material, or object to shape it for a purpose.

Common phrases

  • einen Text bearbeiten

    edit a text

  • Fotos bearbeiten

    edit photos

  • Daten bearbeiten

    process data

Similar words

korrigieren: Correct errors such as spelling mistakes or calculation errors.
überarbeiten: Review and revise the overall structure and wording to improve the result.
redigieren: Carefully edit text to meet editorial standards and prepare it for publication.

Definition in German

an einem Gegenstand, Text oder Material Änderungen vornehmen, sodass Form oder Inhalt angepasst oder verbessert werden

Word origin

Bearbeiten combines the prefix be- with arbeiten, 'to work', forming a verb for applying work directly to a target.

Usage tips

  • Bearbeiten is inseparable and takes an accusative object, as in 'Ich bearbeite das Dokument.'

Other meanings

  • processverb
  • machineverb
  • handleverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Bearbeitungeditingnoun
  • bearbeitbareditableadjective
  • Bearbeitereditornoun

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