Verb

bewirtschaften

to manage, to run, to farm, to cultivate

Er bewirtschaftet einen großen Bauernhof.

He manages a large farm.

Dieses Restaurant wird gut bewirtschaftet.

This restaurant is well-managed.

((et4)) to manage/run/farm sth. The farmer cultivates the field.

Synonyms: verwalten (to administer), betreiben (to operate); Antonyms: brachliegen lassen (to let lie fallow).

From the prefix `be-` (acting upon something) and `Wirtschaft` (economy, management). It literally means to apply economic activity to something.

Imagine applying 'Wirtschaft' (management/economy) 'be-' (onto) a farm, forest, or restaurant to make it productive.

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