das Verfahren
procedure
An established way of carrying out a task or solving a problem; a method or approach.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Verfahren spart Zeit und ist besonders zuverlässig.
This procedure saves time and is particularly reliable.
das Verfahren
procedure / proceedings / process
das Verfahren, die Verfahren
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Meanings
das Verfahren
proceedings
A formal process in which an authority or a court examines a case and reaches a decision.
EXAMPLE
Das gerichtliche Verfahren dauerte mehrere Jahre.
The court proceedings lasted several years.
das Verfahren
process
A technical or scientific process used to produce, modify, or analyze a substance.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Verfahren ermöglicht eine umweltfreundlichere Herstellung von Papier.
The new process enables more environmentally friendly paper production.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Verfahren, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verfahren |
| genitive | des Verfahrens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Verfahren | die Verfahren |
| accusative | das Verfahren | die Verfahren |
| dative | dem Verfahren | den Verfahren |
| genitive | des Verfahrens | der Verfahren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
When 'Verfahren' (procedure) refers to a method, common combinations include 'nach einem Verfahren vorgehen' (to follow a procedure), 'ein Verfahren anwenden' (to use a procedure), and 'ein Verfahren entwickeln' (to develop a procedure). A phrase with 'zur' (for) often follows to indicate the purpose of the procedure.
EXAMPLE
Das Labor wendet ein neues Verfahren zur Reinigung des Wassers an.
The laboratory uses a new procedure for purifying the water.
Administrative proceedings
When 'Verfahren' (proceedings) refers to the formal handling of a case, it is often combined with verbs such as 'einleiten' (to initiate), 'eröffnen' (to open), 'führen' (to conduct), and 'abschließen' (to conclude). Additional details typically specify the authority responsible or the type of case.
EXAMPLE
Die Staatsanwaltschaft hat ein Verfahren gegen den Verdächtigen eingeleitet.
The public prosecutor's office has initiated proceedings against the suspect.
Technical collocations
In technical and scientific texts, 'Verfahren' (process) is often used with a material, a production goal, or a specialist field. Common patterns include 'Verfahren zur Herstellung von …' (process for producing …) and 'ein umweltfreundliches Verfahren' (an environmentally friendly process).
EXAMPLE
Die Firma nutzt ein energiesparendes Verfahren zur Herstellung von Glas.
The company uses an energy-efficient process for producing glass.
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