German word

intensivieren

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntɛnziˈviːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbstrengthen

Example

Wir intensivieren die Zusammenarbeit.

We are strengthening cooperation.

Illustration for intensivieren (strengthen)

More examples

Vor dem Wettkampf intensivieren die Athleten das Training.

Before the competition, the athletes intensify their training.

Core concept

An existing effort receives extra focus, energy, or resources until its results become stronger.

Common phrases

  • das Training intensivieren

    intensify the training

  • die Übungseinheiten intensivieren

    intensify the practice sessions

Similar words

verstärken: Make an effect or influence stronger and more powerful.
steigern: Raise a degree, amount, or level to a higher point.
vertiefen: Deepen knowledge, understanding, or a relationship.
ausbauen: Expand functions or scope and develop them more fully.

Definition in German

etwas gezielt mit mehr Kraft, Aufwand oder Aufmerksamkeit versehen und dadurch wirksamer machen.

Word origin

The verb intensivieren derives from intensiv with -ieren, while intensiv ultimately goes back to Latin intensus, meaning stretched tight.

Usage tips

  • Intensivieren often sounds more formal or abstract than the common verb verstärken, especially in organizational or official language.

Other meanings

  • intensifyverb
  • increaseverb

Opposites

Related words

  • intensivierbarintensifiableadjective

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