bearbeiten
Translation
to process, to edit, to work on, to handle
Examples
Er bearbeitet den Antrag.
He is processing the application.
Das Dokument wurde bereits bearbeitet.
The document has already been processed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to process/edit sth. He is editing the text.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verarbeiten, editieren, redigieren
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'arbeiten' (to work). Literally 'to work on something'.
Memory Tips
'bearbeitet' is the 3rd person singular present tense ('he edits') and also the past participle ('it was edited').