upgraded / revalued
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upgraded
Describes something whose value, quality, reputation, or significance has been increased or improved. This can refer to material things such as real estate or to immaterial things such as a position or an image.
Durch die Renovierung und den neuen Balkon wurde die Wohnung deutlich aufgewertet.
The apartment was significantly upgraded by the renovation and the new balcony.
revalued
In economics, describes a currency whose official exchange rate has been increased relative to other currencies.
Nach der Entscheidung der Zentralbank ist der Schweizer Franken gegenüber dem Euro nun aufgewertet.
After the central bank's decision, the Swiss franc has now been revalued against the euro.
'Aufgewertet' (upgraded/revalued) is the past participle of the separable verb 'aufwerten'. It is made up of 'auf' (up/upward) and 'Wert' (value) and literally means to increase the value of something.
Die Stadt hat das alte Industriegebiet durch Parks und Cafés aufgewertet.
The city upgraded the old industrial area with parks and cafés.
The word is often used with the verbs 'sein' (to be) or 'werden' (to become / to be). 'Wird aufgewertet' describes the process of improvement, while 'ist aufgewertet' describes the result or the state afterward.
Das Viertel wird durch die neue U-Bahn-Linie stark aufgewertet.
The neighborhood is being greatly upgraded by the new subway line.
Real estate, such as an apartment or house, and neighborhoods are often 'aufgewertet' (upgraded), but so are abstract things such as a professional position or a person's image.
Durch die Beförderung fühlt er sich in seiner Position deutlich aufgewertet.
Because of the promotion, he feels significantly upgraded in his position.
You can immediately recognize the economic meaning from the context. When the topic is 'Währung' (currency), 'Wechselkurs' (exchange rate), 'Zentralbank' (central bank), or specific currencies such as 'Euro' or 'Franken' (franc), financial revaluation is meant.
Die Währung wurde gestern offiziell aufgewertet.
The currency was officially revalued yesterday.
improved
Both words describe a positive change. Verbesser t says generally that the quality is higher than before, while aufgewertet additionally emphasizes greater value, a better reputation, or higher status. Use verbessert for general quality and aufgewertet for special added value or status.
Das Hotel hat sein Frühstücksangebot mit regionalen Spezialitäten aufgewertet.
The hotel upgraded its breakfast selection with regional specialties.
Das Hotel hat sein Frühstücksangebot mit frischen Produkten verbessert.
The hotel improved its breakfast selection with fresh products.
