besser/schlechter werden /bˈɛsɜʃlˈɛçtɜvˌɛɾdən/ · Verbphrase · CEFR B1. German translation of "get better/worse".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: besser/schlechter werden
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: get better/worse
  • IPA: /bˈɛsɜʃlˈɛçtɜvˌɛɾdən/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: Verbphrase
  • Image:Photo of besser/schlechter werden (German)

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Example Sentences

  • Ich hoffe, du wirst bald besser. English: I hope you get better soon.
  • Das Wetter wird heute Abend schlechter. English: The weather will get worse this evening.
  • Sie beginnt, sich nach der Operation besser zu fühlen. English: She is beginning to feel better after the operation.

When and How to Use "besser/schlechter werden"

Use "besser/schlechter werden" when you want to talk about "get better/worse" in German. It functions as "Verbphrase". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "besser/schlechter werden" mean in German?

"besser/schlechter werden" is the German word for "get better/worse".

What CEFR level is "besser/schlechter werden"?

"besser/schlechter werden" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "besser/schlechter werden"?

"besser/schlechter werden" is tagged as a Verbphrase in SmartWords.

Can you show "besser/schlechter werden" in a sentence?

Ich hoffe, du wirst bald besser.

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