No. 13,362 in German
befasse
"Befasse" is a conjugated form of "befassen," meaning "to deal with," "to engage with," or "to concern oneself with."
In a sentence
Ich befasse mich mit der Forschung über erneuerbare Energien.
I am engaged in the research on renewable energies.
The verb 'befasse' here means 'to engage oneself with,' demonstrating its usage in the context of focusing one's work or attention towards a specific topic or study.
Der Wissenschaftler befasse sich mit komplexen mathematischen Modellen.
The scientist deals with complex mathematical models.
In this sentence, 'befasse' is used reflexively, highlighting that the subject (the scientist) is working on or analyzing a specific area of study, in this case, mathematical models.
Wir befassen uns seit Jahren mit nachhaltigen Entwicklungskonzepten.
We have been working on sustainable development concepts for years.
Here, 'befassen' illustrates the action of dedicating one's efforts or attention to a particular field over an extended period, focusing on continued involvement or expertise.
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