Bessern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bessern" is used as verb with the meaning of "improve", "better" or "ameliorate".

Essential properties of "bessern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bessern
Simple past: besserte
Participle: gebessert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bessern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To improve something"

Definition: "To improve or make something better."
Translation(s): improve, better, ameliorate
Synonym(s): verbessern, aufbessern
Antonym(s): verschlechtern
Related word(s): Verbesserung, besser

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte meine Deutschkenntnisse bessern.I want to improve my German skills.
Er hat sein Verhalten gebessert.He has improved his behavior.
Wir müssen die Situation bessern.We must improve the situation.

2.) "Correct an error or defect"

Definition: "To correct an error or defect in something."
Translation(s): correct, improve, amend, rectify
Synonym(s): korrigieren, berichtigen
Related word(s): Korrektur, Fehler

📝 Some usage examples:

Er muss seine Fehler bessern.He must correct his mistakes.
Die Lehrerin hat die Prüfungen gebessert.The teacher corrected the exams.
Wir sollten die Mängel bessern.We should rectify the deficiencies.

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