to rejuvenate / taper
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to rejuvenate
To make sure that someone or something looks younger, feels younger, or gains a more vital, modern structure.
Die neue Hautcreme soll das Gesicht angeblich sichtbar verjüngen.
The new skin cream is supposedly meant to visibly rejuvenate the face.
to rejuvenate
To lower the age structure of a group, team, or organization by bringing in new, younger members.
Der Verein muss seine Mannschaft verjüngen, um langfristig erfolgreich zu sein.
The club needs to rejuvenate its team in order to be successful in the long term.
to taper
In technology or geometry, to describe the process by which an object becomes narrower or thinner toward one end.
Der Turm verjüngt sich nach oben hin zu einer eleganten Spitze.
The tower tapers upward into an elegant point.
to regenerate
In forestry, to promote the regrowth of a forest through natural seeding or the targeted planting of young trees.
Nach dem Sturmschaden wird der Förster den Wald mit klimaresistenten Baumarten verjüngen.
After the storm damage, the forester will regenerate the forest with climate-resistant tree species.
The verb is formed from the adjective 'jung' (young) and the prefix 'ver-'. The prefix 'ver-' describes a change here, so 'verjüngen' literally means 'to make younger'.
Die Firma möchte mit neuen Produkten ihr Image verjüngen.
The company wants to rejuvenate its image with new products.
Pay attention to the usage: when something becomes narrower on its own, the verb is used reflexively: 'sich verjüngen' (to taper). When a person or thing is actively made younger, it is used without 'sich'.
Die breite Allee verjüngt sich am Ende zu einem schmalen Pfad.
The wide avenue tapers at the end into a narrow path.
In the meaning 'to lower the average age', the verb is often used with groups. Typical objects are 'das Team' (the team), 'die Mannschaft' (the team), 'der Kader' (the squad), 'der Vorstand' (the board), or 'eine Partei' (a party).
Der neue Trainer hat die Aufgabe, den Kader zu verjüngen.
The new coach has the task of rejuvenating the squad.
The reflexive meaning 'sich verjüngen' (to taper) is often used in technology, geometry, or architecture. It describes an object becoming narrower or more pointed toward one end.
Der Kirchturm verjüngt sich nach oben hin elegant.
The church tower tapers elegantly toward the top.
In the context of forestry, 'verjüngen' has a special meaning. It describes the targeted renewal of a forest by planting young trees or through natural seeds.
Der Förster will den Wald mit Eichen und Buchen verjüngen.
The forester wants to regenerate the forest with oaks and beeches.
to renew
When referring to a team, both words can describe a change. Erneuern means replacing old things or parts with new ones, regardless of the age of the people involved. Verjüngen, on the other hand, emphasizes adding younger members, thereby lowering the average age.
Der Verein verjüngte sein Team, indem er mehrere jüngere Spieler aufnahm.
The club rejuvenated its team by adding several younger players.
Der Verein erneuerte sein Team, indem er die alten Trikots durch neue ersetzte.
The club renewed its team by replacing the old jerseys with new ones.
