verwaltet
manage
The German word "verwaltet" is the past participle form of the verb "verwalten," which means "to manage" or "to administer."
- The base word here is "walten," an old verb meaning "to rule" or "to govern."
"Verwalten" refers to organizing, supervising, or taking care of resources, property, or an organization.
Similar words include:
- Managen (to manage) – often used in business or English-influenced contexts.
- Leiten (to lead) – focusing more on leading or directing rather than the administrative aspect.
- Betreuen (to take care of) – emphasizes care or supervision, often personally.
Difference:
"Verwalten" implies responsible handling or administration, especially of resources, while "managen" is broader and sometimes less formal; "leiten" focuses on leadership, and "betreuen" emphasizes caregiving or supervision.
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Examples
Das Büro wird gut verwaltet.adjective
The office is well managed.
Jeden Tag wird alles sorgfältig verwaltet.adjective
Every day, everything is carefully managed.
Die Firma verwaltet alle Projekte sorgfältig.adjective
The company manages all projects carefully.
Unsere Abteilung verwaltet alle Akten effizient.adjective
Our department manages all files efficiently.
Unsere Abteilung verwaltet die Unterlagen regelmäßig.adjective
Our department regularly manages the documents.
Ein Kollege verwaltet die Dokumente im Archiv.adjective
A colleague manages the documents in the archive.
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