VERB
verbessern/fɛɐ̯ˈbɛsɐn/to improve; to make better; to correct
verbessern is a German verb that means to improve, to make better, or to correct. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbɛsɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verbesserte" and the past participle is "verbessert".
Definitions
1.to make something better; to improve(general)
a.to enhance a situation, product, or state
Wir wollen den Service weiter verbessern.—We want to further improve the service.
b.to improve oneself (reflexive use)
Sie hat sich in Mathematik deutlich verbessert.—She has clearly improved in mathematics.
2.to correct or fix something(errors or mistakes)
a.to correct an error
Er hat seinen Aufsatz nach den Hinweisen verbessert.—He improved his essay after the feedback.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verbessern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verbessere |
| Present (du) | verbesserst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verbessert |
| Preterite (ich) | verbesserte |
| Participle II | verbessert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verbesserte |
| Imperative (singular) | verbesser |
| Imperative (plural) | verbessert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verbessern" mean in English?
- "verbessern" means to improve, to make better, or to correct. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verbessern"?
- "verbessern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbɛsɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verbessern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verbessern" is "verbessert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verbessern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verbessern" becomes "verbesserte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verbessern"?
- "verbessern" is a verb in German.
