No. 14,674 in German
nachbessern
To improve or rectify something after an initial attempt.
In a sentence
Ich musste meinen Aufsatz nachbessern, um eine bessere Note zu bekommen.
I had to improve my essay to get a better grade.
The word 'nachbessern' is used here to mean making improvements or refinements to something in order to enhance its quality.
Der Mechaniker musste den Motor des Autos nachbessern, da er nicht richtig funktionierte.
The mechanic had to make adjustments to the car's engine because it didn't work properly.
In this context, 'nachbessern' refers to fixing defects or correcting problems in a functional item.
Die Firma hat ihr Angebot nachgebessert, um mehr Kunden anzulocken.
The company improved their offer to attract more customers.
Here, 'nachbessern' denotes enhancing an existing offer or proposal to make it more appealing or effective.
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