nach|bessern
Translation
to touch up, to improve, to rectify, to rework
Examples
Der Handwerker muss die Arbeit nachbessern.
The craftsman has to rework the job.
Wir müssen den Entwurf noch etwas nachbessern.
We still need to touch up the draft a bit.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to touch up/improve sth. The artist has to touch up the painting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verbessern, korrigieren; Antonyms: verschlechtern
Etymology
From the prefix 'nach-' (after, again) and 'bessern' (to make better). Literally 'to make better afterwards'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a painter coming 'nach' (after) you've pointed out a mistake to 'bessern' (make better) a spot on the wall.