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verdreifachen
to triple
To bring something to three times its amount, size, or number.
example
Das Unternehmen konnte seinen Umsatz im letzten Quartal verdreifachen.
The company was able to triple its revenue in the last quarter.
verdreifachen
to triple
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word structure
The verb follows a clear pattern: the prefix 'ver-' combined with a number and the ending '-fachen' means to multiply something by that factor. This pattern also works with other numbers, as in 'verdoppeln' (to double, x 2) or 'vervierfachen' (to quadruple, x 4).
EXAMPLE
Durch die neue Maschine konnten wir die Produktion verdoppeln.
With the new machine, we were able to double production.
Sentence structure
Pay attention to the difference between the transitive and reflexive use. When a person or company actively triples something, the verb needs an accusative object. When a number or amount grows by itself, the reflexive pronoun 'sich' is used.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma hat ihren Gewinn verdreifacht.
The company tripled its profit.
Typical collocations
The verb is usually used in the context of business, finance, or statistics. Typical nouns that are tripled are 'der Preis' (the price), 'der Umsatz' (revenue), 'der Gewinn' (profit), 'die Menge' (the amount), or 'die Anzahl' (the number).
EXAMPLE
Innerhalb eines Jahres haben sich die Preise für dieses Material verdreifacht.
Within one year, the prices for this material tripled.
Compare with
verdreifachen vs steigen
to rise / climb
'steigen' and 'verdreifachen' both have to do with an increase. 'steigen' only says that something becomes more, higher, or stronger; the exact size of the change remains open. 'verdreifachen' is much more precise: something becomes three times as large, or someone makes it three times as large. That is why 'verdreifachen' only fits when this exact amount is meant. If you are only talking generally about an increase, 'steigen' is more natural.
verdreifachen
In zwei Jahren hat sich die Zahl der Nutzer verdreifacht.
In two years, the number of users tripled.
steigen
Nach der Werbung steigen die Besucherzahlen auf der Webseite.
After the advertising campaign, visitor numbers on the website rise.
In real life
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