Improvisieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Improvisieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to improvise", "to extemporize" or "to ad-lib".

Essential properties of "improvisieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: improvisieren
Simple past: improvisierte
Participle: improvisiert

See full conjugation of improvisieren

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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 "improvisieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To create or perform without prior preparation"

Definition: "To create or perform something without prior preparation or detailed planning."
Translation(s): to improvise, to extemporize, to ad-lib
Synonym(s): aus dem Stegreif handeln, spontan agieren
Antonym(s): planen, vorbereiten
Related word(s): Improvisation, improvisiert

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste seine Rede improvisieren, da er keine Notizen hatte.He had to improvise his speech because he had no notes.
Die Musiker improvisieren während des Konzerts ein neues Stück.The musicians improvise a new piece during the concert.
Wir mussten das Abendessen improvisieren, da der Strom ausfiel.We had to improvise dinner because the power went out.

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