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To transform raw materials or materials into a finished product through a production process.
In dieser Fabrik wird Milch zu Käse und Joghurt verarbeitet.
In this factory, milk is processed into cheese and yogurt.
'Verarbeiten' (to process) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'ver-' remains firmly attached to the stem 'arbeiten' (to work) in all tenses and sentence constructions. It often indicates a change or transformation.
Er verarbeitet die Eindrücke des Tages in seinen Träumen.
He processes the impressions of the day in his dreams.
The object of the verb reveals the exact meaning. With materials (wood, fabric), it is about production. With feelings (grief, shock), it is about psychological coping. With data or information, it is about their analysis.
Die Firma verarbeitet Leder zu hochwertigen Schuhen.
The company processes leather into high-quality shoes.
When a raw material is transformed into a product, the result is often introduced with the preposition 'zu' (into). The structure is: etwas (accusative) zu etwas (dative) verarbeiten.
Die Trauben aus der Region werden zu Wein verarbeitet.
The grapes from the region are processed into wine.
In the psychological meaning, 'verarbeiten' (to process) is usually combined with negative or intense experiences. Typical objects are 'ein Trauma' (a trauma), 'eine Niederlage' (a defeat), 'die Vergangenheit' (the past), or 'eine Trennung' (a breakup/separation).
Nach dem Unfall brauchte er psychologische Hilfe, um das Erlebnis zu verarbeiten.
After the accident, he needed psychological help to process the experience.
When a topic or experience appears in a work of art, the preposition 'in' is often used. For example, you can say 'seine Gefühle in einem Lied verarbeiten' (to work one's feelings into a song).
Die Autorin hat ihre Reiseerlebnisse in ihrem neuen Roman verarbeitet.
The author worked her travel experiences into her new novel.
to lock / to complete
'mit etwas abschließen' and 'verarbeiten' can both mean dealing internally with a difficult experience. 'Verarbeiten' describes more of the whole process: you think about something, feel pain or anger, and slowly learn to live with it. 'Mit etwas abschließen' more strongly describes the point at which you leave something behind and no longer hold on to it. So you can first process something and later move on from it.
Die Gruppe braucht nach dem Unfall Zeit, um die Erlebnisse zu verarbeiten.
After the accident, the group needs time to process what they experienced.
Nach dem Streit mit seinem Freund möchte Max endlich mit der Sache abschließen.
After the argument with his friend, Max finally wants to put the matter behind him.