bearbeiten/bəˈʔaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/to edit; to process; to work on
bearbeiten is a German verb that means to edit, to process, or to work on. It is pronounced /bəˈʔaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bearbeitete" and the past participle is "bearbeitet".
Definitions
1.to work on something, to handle a task or subject(work/task)
a.to deal with or work through intellectually or practically
Der Autor bearbeitet das Thema in seinem neuen Buch.—The author addresses the topic in his new book.
2.to edit or modify a document, text, or image(document/editing)
a.to make changes or improvements in something written or digital
Sie müssen das Dokument noch einmal bearbeiten.—You need to edit the document again.
3.to process or treat materials(materials/mechanics)
a.to shape or finish by working (e.g. wood, metal)
Das Holz wird maschinell bearbeitet.—The wood is processed by machine.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bearbeiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bearbeite |
| Present (du) | bearbeitest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bearbeitet |
| Preterite (ich) | bearbeitete |
| Participle II | bearbeitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bearbeitete |
| Imperative (singular) | bearbeite |
| Imperative (plural) | bearbeitet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bearbeiten" mean in English?
- "bearbeiten" means to edit, to process, or to work on. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bearbeiten"?
- "bearbeiten" is pronounced /bəˈʔaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bearbeiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bearbeiten" is "bearbeitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bearbeiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bearbeiten" becomes "bearbeitete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bearbeiten"?
- "bearbeiten" is a verb in German.
