ADJECTIVE

bewährt/bəˈvɛːɐ̯t/proven; tried and tested; reliable

bewährt is a German adjective that means proven, tried and tested, or reliable. It is pronounced /bəˈvɛːɐ̯t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "bewährter" and "bewährtesten".

Definitions

1.proven to be effective or reliable through experience(quality/attribute)

a.having shown value, reliability, or effectiveness over time

Das ist eine bewährte Methode zur Fehlervermeidung.—That is a tried and tested method for avoiding mistakes.

b.time-tested, established as successful by practical application

Er setzt auf bewährte Verfahren.—He relies on proven procedures.

Adjective Forms

Positivebewährt
Comparativebewährter
Superlativebewährtesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "bewährt" mean in English?
"bewährt" means proven, tried and tested, or reliable. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "bewährt"?
"bewährt" is pronounced /bəˈvɛːɐ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "bewährt"?
The comparative of "bewährt" is "bewährter" and the superlative is "bewährtesten".
What part of speech is "bewährt"?
"bewährt" is a adjective in German.

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