bearbeiten/bəˈʔaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/to edit; to work on; to process
bearbeiten is a German verb that means to edit, to work on, or to process. It is pronounced /bəˈʔaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bearbeitete" and the past participle is "bearbeitet".
Definitions
1.to edit or revise content(text, images, documents)
a.to change or improve something (text, images, etc.)
Sie müssen das Dokument noch bearbeiten, bevor Sie es abschicken.—You need to edit the document before sending it.
2.to work on or handle something(tasks, projects)
a.to deal with, handle, or process (a task or application)
Ich bearbeite gerade Ihre Anfrage.—I am currently processing your request.
3.to work on or shape (materials, surfaces)(materials)
a.to shape, process, or treat materials
Das Holz wurde maschinell bearbeitet.—The wood was 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 work on, or to process. 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.
