VERB

verfilmen/fɛɐ̯ˈfɪlmən/to adapt for the screen; to film; to make into a movie

verfilmen is a German verb that means to adapt for the screen, to film, or to make into a movie. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfɪlmən/.

Definitions

1.to make a film adaptation of a literary or other work(film, media)

a.to make a book, play, or true story into a film

Der Roman wurde mehrmals verfilmt.—The novel has been adapted for the screen several times.

b.to shoot or produce a film based on specific material

Sie plant, das Theaterstück zu verfilmen.—She plans to turn the play into a film.

Frequently asked questions

What does "verfilmen" mean in English?
"verfilmen" means to adapt for the screen, to film, or to make into a movie. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "verfilmen"?
"verfilmen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfɪlmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "verfilmen"?
"verfilmen" is a verb in German.

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