veredeln

/fɛɐ̯ˈʔeːdl̩n/

verb C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: veredelt
past: veredelte
perfect: hat veredelt

Meaning

to refine
- Man veredelt das Metall mit Gold.
  
  The metal is refined with gold.
- Der Gärtner veredelt die Rosen mit einer besseren Sorte. Sie blühen dadurch länger.
  
  The gardener refines the roses with a better variety. They bloom longer as a result.

Similar words

verfeinern

veredeln is more about upgrading quality or value, like refining raw materials or grafting plants; verfeinern is more about making something more delicate or nuanced, like refining a technique or a flavor.

Similar in other languages

Portuguese

aprimorar

aprimorar is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to refine."

Portuguese

refinar

refinar is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to refine."

Practice

1 What does veredeln mean?

2 Fill the gap: Man ___ das Metall mit Gold.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches veredeln?

verb

Last updated 2026-09-24