VERB
verbessern/fɛɐ̯ˈbɛsɐn/to improve; to enhance; to correct
verbessern is a German verb that means to improve, to enhance, 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(quality/process)
a.to increase or enhance the quality or condition of something
Sie möchte ihr Englisch verbessern.—She wants to improve her English.
2.to correct an error or mistake(correction)
a.to make a correction to something
Er hat seinen Aufsatz verbessert.—He corrected his essay.
3.to become better; to improve oneself(reflexive: self-improvement)
a.to develop or increase one's skills or condition
Du kannst dich immer verbessern.—You can always improve yourself.
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 enhance, 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.
