Verfahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verfahren" is mainly used as verb meaning "proceed", "act" or "deal with". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Verfahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: verfahren
  • Simple past: verfuhr
  • Participle: verfahren

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Verfahren
  • Plural: die Verfahren

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To proceed or act in a certain way"

"Verfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen in dieser Situation vorsichtig verfahren.We must proceed cautiously in this situation.
  2. Die Behörde wird nach den geltenden Vorschriften verfahren.The authority will proceed according to the applicable regulations.
  3. Wie sollen wir in diesem Fall verfahren?How should we proceed in this case?

2.) "To process or treat materials/substances"

"Verfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Rohstoffe werden in mehreren Schritten verfahren.The raw materials are processed in several steps.
  2. Das Unternehmen verfährt die Abfälle umweltfreundlich.The company processes the waste in an environmentally friendly way.
  3. Wie wird das Material in dieser Fabrik verfahren?How is the material processed in this factory?

3.) "To get lost or take a wrong direction"

"Verfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir haben uns im Wald verfahren und den Weg zurück nicht gefunden.We got lost in the forest and couldn't find our way back.
  2. Der Fahrer hat sich in der Stadt verfahren und kam zu spät an.The driver got lost in the city and arrived late.
  3. Ich habe mich gestern auf dem Weg zum neuen Büro verfahren.I got lost yesterday on the way to the new office.

4.) "A method or procedure"

"Verfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das gerichtliche Verfahren wird mehrere Monate dauern.The legal procedure will take several months.
  2. Wir müssen das richtige Verfahren für diesen Antrag einhalten.We must follow the correct procedure for this application.
  3. Das neue Verfahren zur Qualitätskontrolle hat sich bewährt.The new quality control procedure has proven effective.
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