büssen
Translation
to repair, to mend, to patch
Examples
Der Fischer muss sein Netz büssen.
The fisherman has to mend his net.
Die Strasse wurde gebüsst.
The road was repaired.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to repair sth. The fisherman has to mend his net.
Similar Words
flicken (to patch), reparieren (to repair)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'büezen' (to improve, make good), related to 'besser' (better).
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'besser' (better) by 'büssen' (repairing) it. Note the difference from 'büßen' (to atone).