bessern
Translation
to improve, to get better, to correct, to mend one's ways
Examples
Das Wetter bessert sich.
The weather is improving.
Er muss sein Verhalten bessern.
He must improve his behavior.
Sein Zustand hat sich gebessert.
His condition has improved.
Grammar Patterns
((sich)) bessern to improve, get better (intransitive) The weather is improving.
((et4)) bessern to improve, correct (sth.) He must improve his behavior.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verbessern (to improve sth.), sich erholen (to recover); Antonyms: verschlechtern (to worsen)
Etymology
Derived from 'besser' (better), the comparative form of 'gut' (good). It means 'to make better'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to 'besser' (better). To 'bessern' is to make something 'besser'.