bearbeiten
Translation
to edit, to process, to work on, to handle
Examples
Ich muss dieses Dokument bearbeiten.
I have to edit this document.
Er bearbeitet gerade einen Antrag.
He is currently processing an application.
Der Künstler bearbeitet das Holz.
The artist is working the wood.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to edit, process, work on sth. I am currently editing the holiday photos.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verändern (to change), editieren (to edit), sich befassen mit (to deal with)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'arbeiten' (to work). Literally 'to work on something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-ARBEIT-en' as applying 'WORK' (Arbeit) 'ON' something. If you apply work to a photo, you 'edit' it. If you apply work to an application, you 'process' it.