Ich hoffe, du wirst bald wieder gesund.
English: I hope you get better soon.
besser/schlechter werden /bˈɛsɜʃlˈɛçtɜvˌɛɾdən/ · verb phrase · CEFR B1. German translation of "get better/worse".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- get better/worse
- Translation
- besser/schlechter werden
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- verb phrase
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Article, Gender & Forms
This verb phrase is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | besser/schlechter werden |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + besser/schlechter werden
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft besser/schlechter werden.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Das Wetter wird heute Abend schlechter.
English: The weather will get worse this evening.
Sie beginnt, sich nach der Operation zu erholen.
English: She is starting to get better after the surgery.
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