operieren
Translation
to operate on, to perform surgery, to operate
Examples
Der Arzt muss den Patienten operieren.
The doctor has to operate on the patient.
Die Firma operiert weltweit.
The company operates worldwide.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((an+3)) to operate on sb. at/on sth. The doctor operates on the patient's knee.
to operate (e.g. internationally) The company operates internationally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eingreifen (to intervene), behandeln (to treat)
Etymology
From Latin 'operari' (to work). It's a direct cognate of the English 'operate'.
Memory Tips
Think of a surgeon performing an 'operation'. The verb is 'operieren'.