improvisiert
improvised
Performed or created spontaneously without prior preparation.
EXAMPLE
Seine improvisierte Rede kam beim Publikum gut an.
His improvised speech was well received by the audience.
improvisiert
improvised
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Meanings
improvisiert
improvised
Provisionally made or set up using the means currently available because a regular solution is lacking.
EXAMPLE
Die Verletzte lag auf einer improvisierten Trage.
The injured woman was lying on an improvised stretcher.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry improvisiert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | improvisiert |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Adjectival use
'Improvisiert' (improvised) often comes directly before a noun, but it can also occur after 'sein' (to be). In this way, it describes either a thing or a situation as having been created spontaneously or set up provisionally.
EXAMPLE
Die Band spielte ein improvisiertes Stück.
The band played an improvised piece.
Die technische Lösung war nur improvisiert.
The technical solution was only improvised.
Typical collocations
For the meaning of spontaneous creation, expressions such as 'improvisierte Rede' (improvised speech), 'improvisierter Vortrag' (improvised presentation), and 'improvisierte Musik' (improvised music) are common. These often refer to linguistic, musical, or theatrical performances.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Stromausfall hielt die Ärztin eine improvisierte Ansprache bei Kerzenlicht.
After the power outage, the doctor gave an improvised address by candlelight.
Provisional solutions
For a provisional practical solution, common collocations include 'improvisierte Unterkunft' (improvised shelter), 'improvisierte Reparatur' (improvised repair), and 'improvisierte Brücke' (improvised bridge). The context often mentions a difficult situation or a lack of materials.
EXAMPLE
Mit einer improvisierten Brücke konnten die Wanderer den Bach überqueren.
The hikers were able to cross the stream using an improvised bridge.
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