Meaning of bearbeide | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to adapt, edit
2. to cultivate, till
3. to work on, to persuade, coax,
4. to tool, work on, work (up), process
5. to arrange

Examples

“Skuespillet er blitt bearbeidet til film.”

The play has been adapted to a film.

“Man må passe på å bearbeide matjorda.”

One must remember to cultivate the topsoil.

“Ta det med ro, vi må bare bearbeide ham litt, så gir han nok etter.”

Relax, we just need to coax him a little and I'm sure he'll give in.

“Jeg har bearbeidet fuglekassen min, hva synes du?”

I've been working on my nesting box, what do you think?

“Hun har bearbeidet stykket helt selv.”

She has arranged the piece all on her own.