German Conversation · Level 118
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German word
modernisieren
Pronunciation
IPA/modɛʁniˈziːʁən/
Meaning
- verbmodernize
Example
Die Stadt modernisiert das Krankenhaus.
The city is modernizing the hospital.
More examples
Die Infrastruktur wurde modernisiert, ohne den laufenden Betrieb zu stören.
The infrastructure was modernized without disrupting ongoing operations.
Core concept
Outdated equipment, buildings, or methods receive a present-day functional and visual upgrade.
Common phrases
die Infrastruktur modernisieren
modernize the infrastructure
das Heizungssystem modernisieren
modernize the heating system
die Benutzeroberfläche modernisieren
modernize the user interface
Similar words
erneuern: To replace old parts or equipment with new ones so they work again.
renovieren: To repair a building or room to improve its appearance and usability.
sanieren: To fix damage or problems in a building or system so it is safe and usable.
auf den neuesten Stand bringen: To bring equipment or systems up to the latest standards or technology.
Definition in German
Etwas so verändern oder erneuern, dass es den heutigen technischen oder gestalterischen Anforderungen entspricht.
Word origin
The verb is formed from the adjective modern with the borrowed verb-forming ending -isieren, ultimately related to Latin modernus.
Usage tips
- Modernisieren has a relatively formal tone, while auf den neuesten Stand bringen is a common alternative in less formal speech.
Other meanings
- renovateverb
- revampverb
Opposites
- konservierenpreserveverb
Related words
- Modernisierungmodernizationnoun
- modernisierbarmodernizableadjective