verb
anpassen
beállítani
Etwas so verändern, dass es besser zu einer Situation, einer Umgebung oder einem Bedürfnis passt.
The German word "anpassen" is a verb composed of "an" (a prefix meaning "to" or "on") and the verb "passen", which means "to fit" or "to suit".
- Meaning: "anpassen" means "to adapt", "to adjust", or "to tailor" something to fit specific conditions or requirements.
Similar words:
- "angleichen" – to align, to harmonize
- "justieren" – to adjust (often technical)
- "modifizieren" – to modify
Differences:
- "anpassen" often implies making something fit to new conditions or surroundings.
- "angleichen" focuses on making things similar or consistent.
- "justieren" is more technical and precise adjustment.
- "modifizieren" implies changing or altering, often more significantly than just adjusting.
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Examples
Du musst die Uhrzeit an deinem Gerät anpassen.verb
Be kell állítanod az időt az eszközödön.
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