German word

beheben

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈheːbən/

Meaning

  • verbsolve

Example

Wir beheben das Problem.

We solve the problem.

Illustration for beheben (solve)

More examples

Wir müssen den Schaden sofort beheben.

We must repair the damage immediately.

Core concept

A blocked process is cleared and a damaged function returns to normal.

Common phrases

  • einen Fehler beheben

    fix an error

  • eine Störung beheben

    fix a malfunction

  • einen Schaden beheben

    repair damage

Similar words

lösen: To find an answer to a problem, question, or task.
reparieren: To fix a broken object or device so it works again.
korrigieren: To correct an error so that something is accurate or right.
beseitigen: To remove an unwanted thing or obstacle completely.

Definition in German

Ein transitives Verb, das bedeutet, eine Ursache zu beseitigen oder einen Mangel zu korrigieren, sodass etwas wieder funktioniert.

Word origin

German beheben is a be- formation of heben, a Germanic verb meaning 'to lift', with the sense extending to taking away faults.

Usage tips

  • Beheben suits faults, defects, damage, and malfunctions, while lösen is more natural for puzzles, equations, and many questions.

Other meanings

  • fixverb
  • rectifyverb
  • eliminateverb

Opposites

  • verschlimmernworsenverb

Related words

  • Behebungremedynoun
  • behebbarfixableadjective

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