fein|abzustimmen
Translation
to fine-tune, to adjust precisely
Examples
Wir müssen den Plan noch feinabstimmen.
We still need to fine-tune the plan.
Der Motor muss feinabgestimmt werden.
The engine needs to be fine-tuned.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((auf+4)) to fine-tune sth. to sth. We need to fine-tune the plan to the new conditions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: justieren (to adjust), anpassen (to adapt), regulieren (to regulate)
Etymology
A compound of 'fein' (fine) and 'abstimmen' (to tune, coordinate). Literally 'to fine-tune'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'finely' ('fein') tuning ('abstimmen') a musical instrument until it is perfectly in tune. It's a separable verb, so 'fein' goes to the end in simple tenses.