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German NOUN B2 Rank 2779

die Bearbeitung

processing / adaptation

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die Bearbeitung

processing

The process in which something (e.g., an application, a text, a material) is checked, changed, or developed further.

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Die Bearbeitung Ihres Antrags kann einige Wochen dauern.

The processing of your application may take a few weeks.

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Bearbeitung vs Version

version

'die Version' and 'die Bearbeitung' can both refer to a form of something that has been changed. 'Version' mainly says that there is a particular version alongside other versions, for example with a text, program, or product. 'Bearbeitung' puts more emphasis on something being checked, changed, or adapted. In art, music, or literature, 'Bearbeitung' can also mean the finished adapted work. The words can be confused because a 'Bearbeitung' is often also a 'Version'. In practical terms: 'Version' fits when you are comparing different versions. 'Bearbeitung' fits when the process of changing something, or the adaptation itself, is important.

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Bearbeitung

Die Bearbeitung des Antrags dauert noch einige Tage.

Processing the application will take a few more days.

Version

Für die Präsentation nimmt Lisa die kurze Version des Textes.

For the presentation, Lisa uses the short version of the text.

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