German word

verwalten

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈvaltən/

Meaning

  • verbmanage

Example

Sie verwaltet die Daten in der Datenbank.

She manages the data in the database.

Illustration for verwalten (manage)

More examples

Als Systemadministrator verwalte ich Benutzerkonten und Zugriffsrechte.

As a system administrator, I manage user accounts and access rights.

Core concept

A person maintains a controlled store of information or resources so that others can use it when needed.

Common phrases

  • Benutzerkonten verwalten

    manage user accounts

  • Ressourcen verwalten

    manage resources

  • Zugriffsrechte verwalten

    manage access rights

Similar words

managen: A project or job is planned and coordinated toward its goals.
leiten: People and work are directed within an organization or department.
betreuen: People or cases receive ongoing attention, support, and assistance.
organisieren: The supplies and steps needed for an event or activity are arranged.

Definition in German

verwalten bedeutet, Mittel, Daten oder Aufgaben so zu führen und zu pflegen, dass sie zuverlässig verfügbar bleiben.

Word origin

The verb comes from Middle High German verwalten and Old High German firwaltan, built on walten, an inherited Germanic verb for governing or ruling.

Usage tips

  • English "manage" can also mean succeed in doing something, but verwalten refers to administering something rather than achieving an outcome.

Other meanings

  • runverb
  • administerverb
  • overseeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Verwalteradministratornoun
  • Verwaltungssoftwaremanagement softwarenoun
  • Verwaltungsaufwandadministrative burdennoun

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