bereinigen
Translation
to clean up, to settle, to adjust, to purge
Examples
Wir müssen die Datenbank von Fehlern bereinigen.
We have to purge the database of errors.
Die Parteien konnten den Streit bereinigen.
The parties were able to settle the dispute.
Die Bilanz wurde um Sondereffekte bereinigt.
The balance sheet was adjusted for special effects.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to clean up, settle (sth.) The parties were able to settle the dispute.
((sth.)) ((of sth.)) to purge (sth.) of (sth.) We have to purge the database of errors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klären, regeln, säubern; Antonyms: verkomplizieren, verschmutzen
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' + 'rein' (clean) + '-igen' (verb suffix). It literally means 'to make clean'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'rein' (clean). You can 'bereinigen' a list of errors, a conflict, or a financial statement.