When something needs fixing or making better, the Norwegian verb you'll often hear is utbedre. Think of it as 'to repair' or 'to improve.' It's a really practical word. You can use it for anything from fixing a car to making a plan better. So, if you want to say you're going to fix something, utbedre is a great word to know.
§ Understanding 'utbedre'
'Utbedre' is a versatile Norwegian verb that means to repair, improve, or rectify. It's often used when something is not quite right and needs fixing or making better. Think of it as making something 'good out of' something that isn't perfect. This verb is at a C1 level, meaning it's common in more advanced conversations and texts.
- Verb Type
- Regular verb. Follows typical conjugation patterns.
- Common Contexts
- Often used in professional, technical, or formal settings, but also in everyday situations when something needs mending or enhancing.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 'utbedre'
The most straightforward way to use 'utbedre' is with a subject and a direct object. The subject is the one doing the repairing/improving, and the direct object is what's being repaired/improved.
Vi må utbedre
Han skal utbedre
§ 'Utbedre' with Prepositions
While 'utbedre' often doesn't need prepositions for its direct object, it can be combined with prepositions to specify *how* or *where* the improvement/repair is taking place, or *what* is being improved in a more abstract sense.
- Utbedre på: This combination is less common directly with 'utbedre' meaning 'to repair/improve upon something'. However, you might see it in phrases where 'på' refers to a surface or a specific part.
De må utbedre
- Utbedre av: This is typically used to indicate *by whom* something is being repaired, usually in a passive construction or with a noun referring to the action of 'utbedre'. However, it's not a direct prepositional partner for the verb itself.
- Important Note
- Often, you'll simply use 'utbedre' directly with the object, as it implies the 'fixing of' something.
§ Conjugation of 'utbedre'
Like most regular verbs ending in -e, 'utbedre' follows a predictable pattern. Knowing these forms will help you use it correctly in different tenses.
- Infinitive: utbedre (to repair/improve)
- Present Tense: utbedrer (repairs/improves)
- Past Tense: utbedret (repaired/improved)
- Present Perfect (Participle): utbedret (has repaired/improved)
Vi utbedrer
De har utbedret
§ 'Utbedre' in different contexts
Let's look at more examples to see how 'utbedre' works in various situations.
- Technical/Construction: When something is broken or needs an upgrade.
Rørleggeren kom for å utbedre
- Abstract/Performance: When a situation, a process, or a skill needs improvement.
Vi må utbedre
- Formal/Rectification: When correcting mistakes or addressing shortcomings.
Selskapet lovet å utbedre
§ Understanding 'utbedre' in context
You've learned that 'utbedre' means to repair, improve, or rectify. Now, let's look at where you'll actually encounter this word in daily Norwegian life. It's common in professional settings, educational discussions, and news reports. Being able to recognize and use 'utbedre' in these contexts will significantly improve your comprehension and fluency.
§ 'Utbedre' at work
In the workplace, 'utbedre' is a very practical word. It comes up when talking about fixing problems, making things better, or correcting mistakes. Think about project management, quality control, or even just daily operational tasks.
- Common work scenarios
- Repairing machinery or equipment.
- Improving processes or workflows.
- Rectifying errors in documents or reports.
Vi må utbedrerectify the system error before we launch.)
Sjefen ba oss om å utbedreimprove the presentation.)
§ 'Utbedre' in an academic setting
In schools and universities, 'utbedre' is used when discussing improvements to academic work, facilities, or educational programs. You'll hear it from teachers, professors, and in official communications.
- Academic uses
- Students needing to improve assignments.
- Schools rectifying issues with curriculum.
- Universities repairing buildings or infrastructure.
Studenten ble bedt om å utbedreimprove their essay.)
Skolen planlegger å utbedrerepair the sports facility.)
§ 'Utbedre' in the news
News reports often use 'utbedre' when discussing public works, government actions, or corporate responses to problems. It sounds more formal and comprehensive than just 'fix'.
- News contexts
- Government initiatives to improve infrastructure.
- Companies rectifying product defects.
- Authorities repairing environmental damage.
Kommunen vil utbedreimprove/repair the roads in the area.)
Selskapet lover å utbedrerectify the defects in the product.)
Curiosidade
The 'ut-' prefix often means 'out' or 'forth', but in this context, it intensifies the 'bedre' (better) part, meaning to thoroughly improve or repair.
Guia de pronúncia
- misplacing stress
- incorrect 'u' sound
Nível de dificuldade
The word is relatively short and follows standard Norwegian orthography.
Straightforward spelling.
Pronunciation is phonetic for Norwegian speakers. Stress on the first syllable 'ut'.
Clear distinction from other common words.
O que aprender depois
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Avançado
Gramática essencial
When 'utbedre' is used to mean 'repair' or 'rectify' a physical object or a mistake, it is often followed by a direct object.
Vi må utbedre skaden på taket. (We must repair the damage on the roof.)
'Utbedre' can also be used reflexively with 'seg' to indicate self-improvement or that something is being improved.
Han prøver å utbedre seg selv. (He is trying to improve himself.)
In formal contexts, 'utbedre' can be used with abstract nouns to mean 'improve' a situation or a system.
Regjeringen lover å utbedre økonomien. (The government promises to improve the economy.)
The past tense of 'utbedre' is 'utbedret'. The past participle is also 'utbedret'.
Feilen ble utbedret raskt. (The error was rectified quickly.)
When expressing that something needs to be repaired or improved, you can use the construction 'trenger å utbedres' (needs to be repaired/improved).
Bilen trenger å utbedres før vi drar på ferie. (The car needs to be repaired before we go on vacation.)
Exemplos por nível
De vil utbedre veien neste uke.
They will repair the road next week.
Vi må utbedre feilen i systemet.
We must rectify the error in the system.
Han prøvde å utbedre skaden på sykkelen.
He tried to repair the damage on the bike.
Det er viktig å utbedre huset før vinteren.
It is important to improve the house before winter.
Har du tid til å utbedre presentasjonen?
Do you have time to improve the presentation?
Bedriften jobber med å utbedre kundeservicen.
The company is working on improving customer service.
Vi må utbedre den dårlige vanen.
We must rectify the bad habit.
Kan du hjelpe meg å utbedre dette dokumentet?
Can you help me improve this document?
De måtte utbedre skadene på taket etter stormen.
They had to repair the damages on the roof after the storm.
Here, 'utbedre' refers to repairing physical damage.
Vi jobber med å utbedre systemet for bedre brukeropplevelse.
We are working on improving the system for a better user experience.
In this context, 'utbedre' means to improve or enhance a system.
Det er viktig å utbedre feilene i rapporten før den sendes inn.
It is important to rectify the errors in the report before it is submitted.
'Utbedre' is used here to mean correcting mistakes or errors.
Kommunen har lovet å utbedre veien som er i dårlig stand.
The municipality has promised to repair the road that is in poor condition.
Similar to the first example, 'utbedre' is about repairing infrastructure.
Kan du utbedre denne setningen? Den er litt uklar.
Can you improve this sentence? It's a bit unclear.
Here, 'utbedre' means to make something better or clearer, in this case, a sentence.
Vi må utbedre kommunikasjonen mellom avdelingene.
We must improve the communication between the departments.
This usage refers to improving an abstract concept like communication.
Selskapet har satt i gang tiltak for å utbedre arbeidsmiljøet.
The company has initiated measures to improve the working environment.
'Utbedre' is used to talk about making an environment better.
Jeg må utbedre mine norskkunnskaper før jeg søker den jobben.
I need to improve my Norwegian skills before I apply for that job.
In this instance, 'utbedre' means to enhance or develop one's personal skills.
Frequentemente confundido com
This is the English translation of 'bedre', the comparative of 'good'. Don't confuse the adjective 'better' with the verb 'utbedre'.
While 'utbedre' can mean 'to improve', other verbs like 'forbedre' are more commonly used for general, non-corrective improvement.
When thinking of 'rectify', 'rette opp' is often a more direct translation for correcting errors or mistakes.
Expressões idiomáticas
"å utbedre skaden"
to repair the damage
Vi må utbedre skaden på taket før vinteren. (We must repair the damage to the roof before winter.)
neutral"å utbedre feil og mangler"
to correct errors and deficiencies
Selskapet lovet å utbedre feil og mangler i programvaren. (The company promised to correct errors and deficiencies in the software.)
formal"å utbedre et bygg"
to renovate/improve a building
De planlegger å utbedre et gammelt bygg til leiligheter. (They plan to renovate an old building into apartments.)
neutral"å utbedre en vei"
to improve/repair a road
Kommunen har besluttet å utbedre veien til skolen. (The municipality has decided to improve the road to the school.)
neutral"å utbedre sin situasjon"
to improve one's situation
Han jobbet hardt for å utbedre sin økonomiske situasjon. (He worked hard to improve his financial situation.)
neutral"å utbedre systemet"
to improve the system
De nye retningslinjene skal utbedre det eksisterende systemet. (The new guidelines are meant to improve the existing system.)
neutral"å utbedre en mangel"
to rectify a deficiency
Det er viktig å utbedre en mangel så snart som mulig. (It is important to rectify a deficiency as soon as possible.)
formal"å utbedre forholdene"
to improve conditions
Vi må utbedre forholdene for pasientene på sykehuset. (We must improve the conditions for the patients at the hospital.)
neutral"å utbedre prestasjonen"
to improve performance
Treneren ga tips for å utbedre prestasjonen til laget. (The coach gave tips to improve the team's performance.)
neutral"å utbedre en svakhet"
to rectify a weakness
Studenten jobbet med å utbedre sine akademiske svakheter. (The student worked to rectify their academic weaknesses.)
neutralFácil de confundir
'Bedre' is the comparative form of 'bra' (good), meaning 'better'. Learners might confuse it with the verb 'utbedre' due to the similar root.
'Bedre' (adjective/adverb) describes a state of being better, while 'utbedre' (verb) means to perform an action to make something better or repair it.
Jeg føler meg bedre i dag. (I feel better today.) / Vi må utbedre skaden. (We must repair the damage.)
'Forbedre' also means 'to improve', which can be very close in meaning to 'utbedre'. The nuance can be tricky.
'Forbedre' often implies a general improvement or enhancement, making something good even better. 'Utbedre' usually suggests fixing something that is faulty, damaged, or insufficient, bringing it up to an acceptable standard or repairing it.
Han ønsker å forbedre norsken sin. (He wants to improve his Norwegian.) / De måtte utbedre veien etter flommen. (They had to repair the road after the flood.)
'Reparere' is a direct synonym for 'to repair', which is one of the meanings of 'utbedre'.
'Reparere' is generally used specifically for fixing something broken. 'Utbedre' has a broader scope, including improving something that isn't necessarily broken but could be better, or rectifying a situation. While 'reparere' focuses on fixing, 'utbedre' can also mean to bring something up to standard or correct an error.
Kan du reparere sykkelen min? (Can you repair my bike?) / De må utbedre systemet for å unngå fremtidige feil. (They must rectify the system to avoid future errors.)
This phrasal verb means 'to correct' or 'to set right', which aligns with the 'rectify' meaning of 'utbedre'.
'Rette opp' is often used for correcting mistakes, errors, or an imbalance. 'Utbedre' can be used for this too, but also for physical repairs or general improvements.
Jeg må rette opp feilen i rapporten. (I have to correct the error in the report.) / Vi må utbedre manglene i planen. (We must rectify the shortcomings in the plan.)
'Oppgradere' means 'to upgrade', which is a type of improvement. This can overlap with the 'improve' aspect of 'utbedre'.
'Oppgradere' specifically means to replace something with a newer or better version, or to improve its quality by adding features. 'Utbedre' is more about fixing existing problems or bringing something to an acceptable standard, rather than necessarily making it 'newer' or 'more advanced'.
Vi skal oppgradere programvaren. (We are going to upgrade the software.) / De valgte å utbedre det gamle huset i stedet for å rive det. (They chose to improve the old house instead of demolishing it.)
Família de palavras
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Mnemônico
Imagine you're trying to **ut**ilize **bed** sheets to **re**pair a tear. It's a bit of a stretch, but it helps connect the sounds to the meaning of 'repair, improve, or rectify.'
Associação visual
Picture a contractor wearing a bright yellow hard hat, diligently working to 'utbedre' a cracked wall. He's got tools spread out, focused on making things better, improving the structure. The 'ut' could be him *out* in the field, and 'bedre' sounds a bit like 'better,' which is what he's making the wall.
Word Web
Desafio
Try to describe a situation in Norwegian where something needs 'utbedring' (the noun form, meaning improvement or rectification). For example: 'Taket lekker, så vi må utbedre det.' (The roof is leaking, so we have to repair it.) Or, 'Det er viktig å utbedre svakheter i argumentasjonen.' (It's important to rectify weaknesses in the argumentation.)
Origem da palavra
Old Norse
Significado original: to make better, to improve
North GermanicContexto cultural
When Norwegians use 'utbedre', it often implies a systematic and thorough process of improving something, rather than a quick fix. It can be used for anything from repairing a house ('utbedre skader på huset') to improving a skill ('utbedre ferdighetene sine').
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What does the speaker want to buy?
What is his profession?
What language are they speaking?
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God morgen!
Focus: god morgen
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Hvordan går det?
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Jeg er fra Norge.
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Write a short sentence about something you can fix in your house.
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Jeg kan fikse døren.
Write a sentence saying 'I improve my Norwegian'.
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Jeg bedrer norsken min.
Write a simple sentence about repairing a car.
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Jeg skal reparere bilen.
Hva er ødelagt?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en gammel sykkel. Den er litt ødelagt. Jeg må reparere den snart.
Hva er ødelagt?
The passage states 'Den er litt ødelagt', referring to 'en gammel sykkel'.
The passage states 'Den er litt ødelagt', referring to 'en gammel sykkel'.
Hva ønsker jeg for min venn?
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Min venn er syk. Jeg håper han blir bedre snart. Jeg vil besøke ham.
Hva ønsker jeg for min venn?
The passage says 'Jeg håper han blir bedre snart'.
The passage says 'Jeg håper han blir bedre snart'.
Hva skal elevene gjøre?
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Læreren sier: 'Dere må forbedre norsken deres.' Det betyr å gjøre den bedre.
Hva skal elevene gjøre?
The teacher tells them to 'forbedre norsken deres', which means to improve their Norwegian.
The teacher tells them to 'forbedre norsken deres', which means to improve their Norwegian.
This sentence means 'I must fix the error.' It's a common way to talk about repairing something.
This means 'We are going to improve the house.' 'Utbedre' can mean to make something better.
This translates to 'Can you fix this?' It's a simple question asking for repair or improvement.
Listen for 'utbedre'.
Listen for 'utbedre skaden'.
Listen for 'utbedre huset'.
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Kan du utbedre dette?
Focus: ut-BED-re
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Jeg må utbedre rapporten.
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De utbedrer veien.
Focus: VEI-en
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This means 'We must repair the roof.'
This means 'They will rectify the error.'
This means 'I will repair the bicycle.'
They need to repair damage on the roof.
Has the error in the system been rectified?
It's important to improve your weaknesses.
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Jeg skal utbedre rapporten før fristen.
Focus: ut-bed-re
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Hva kan vi gjøre for å utbedre situasjonen?
Focus: sit-u-as-jon-en
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De utbedret veien etter ulykken.
Focus: ut-bed-ret
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This sentence means 'We must repair the damage to the house.'
This sentence means 'They have plans to improve the road.'
This sentence means 'He had to rectify the error in the report.'
The word 'utbedre' is used in the context of repairing damages.
The word 'utbedre' refers to improving weaknesses in a system.
The word 'utbedre' means to rectify errors in a report.
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Kan du utbedre denne rapporten?
Focus: ut-be-dre
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Hvordan kan vi utbedre situasjonen?
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De er nødt til å utbedre veien.
Focus: nødt til
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This sentence means 'We must improve the system soon.' 'Vi' (we) is the subject, 'må' (must) is the modal verb, 'utbedre' (improve) is the infinitive verb, 'systemet' (the system) is the direct object, and 'snart' (soon) is an adverb.
This sentence means 'The house needs to be repaired before winter.' 'Huset' (the house) is the subject, 'trenger' (needs) is the verb, 'å bli utbedret' (to be repaired) is an infinitive passive construction, and 'før vinteren' (before winter) is a time phrase.
This sentence means 'They are responsible for rectifying the error.' 'De' (they) is the subject, 'har ansvar for' (are responsible for) is a common phrase, and 'å utbedre feilen' (to rectify the error) is an infinitive phrase.
Which of the following is the best synonym for 'utbedre'?
'Utbedre' means to improve or rectify, making 'forbedre' the closest synonym.
Which sentence correctly uses 'utbedre'?
'Utbedre' is used here in the sense of repairing damage, which is a correct application of the word.
What is the most appropriate action if a system has a critical flaw that needs 'utbedre'?
To 'utbedre' a flaw implies a permanent and thorough correction.
If you 'utbedrer' something, you are making it worse.
'Utbedre' means to improve or rectify, not to make something worse.
It is common to 'utbedre' a mistake in a document.
'Utbedre' can be used to describe the act of rectifying errors or mistakes.
A company might 'utbedre' its customer service to gain more positive feedback.
Improving customer service is a form of 'utbedre' as it aims to rectify shortcomings and make things better.
You are a project manager. Write an email to your team explaining that a critical system needs immediate 'utbedring' (rectification/improvement). Specify why it's critical and what the initial steps for 'utbedring' will be.
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Hei team, Vi har identifisert en kritisk systemfeil i hoveddatabasen som krever umiddelbar utbedring. Dette er topp prioritet. Første tiltak er å isolere feilen og utarbeide en detaljert plan for utbedringen. Jeg forventer en tidslinje for løsning innen slutten av dagen.
Imagine you're a homeowner. Your house has some issues that need 'utbedring' before winter. List three specific things you plan to 'utbedre' and why each is important.
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Før vinteren må jeg utbedre tre ting: 1. Isoleringen på loftet: Dette vil redusere varmetapet og spare strøm. 2. Taklekkasjen over kjøkkenet: For å unngå større vannskader innendørs. 3. Tettingen rundt gamle vinduer: Forbedrer energieffektiviteten og komforten.
Write a short paragraph about how a company might 'utbedre' its customer service to increase client satisfaction. Use at least two specific examples.
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For å utbedre kundeservicen og øke kundetilfredsheten, kan en bedrift starte med å forbedre responstiden på henvendelser. For eksempel kan de implementere et nytt system for raskere saksbehandling. I tillegg kan de utbedre opplæringen av ansatte for å sikre at alle har kompetanse til å løse komplekse kundeproblemer effektivt.
Hva var hovedårsaken til at styret valgte å 'utbedre' fellesarealene?
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Etter at klagene fra beboerne økte, besluttet styret å utbedre fellesarealene i borettslaget. De fokuserte spesielt på lekeplassen, som hadde mange defekte apparater, og parkeringsplassen, hvor dreneringen var dårlig. Målet var å forbedre sikkerheten og trivselen for alle som bor der.
Hva var hovedårsaken til at styret valgte å 'utbedre' fellesarealene?
Passasjen sier 'Etter at klagene fra beboerne økte, besluttet styret å utbedre fellesarealene'.
Passasjen sier 'Etter at klagene fra beboerne økte, besluttet styret å utbedre fellesarealene'.
Hvilke to hovedområder skulle planen 'utbedre' i distriktene?
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Regjeringen presenterte i dag en plan for å utbedre infrastrukturen i distriktene. Dette inkluderer en oppgradering av veier og broer, samt investeringer i bredbåndsutbygging. Målet er å styrke næringslivet og forbedre levekårene utenfor de store byene. Kritikere hevder imidlertid at planen ikke er ambisiøs nok.
Hvilke to hovedområder skulle planen 'utbedre' i distriktene?
Teksten nevner spesifikt 'en oppgradering av veier og broer, samt investeringer i bredbåndsutbygging'.
Teksten nevner spesifikt 'en oppgradering av veier og broer, samt investeringer i bredbåndsutbygging'.
Hvorfor valgte IT-avdelingen å 'utbedre' systemets ytelse?
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For å utbedre systemets ytelse, implementerte IT-avdelingen en ny databasearkitektur. Den gamle databasen var treg og krasjet ofte under høye belastninger. Med de nye endringene forventes det en betydelig forbedring i hastighet og stabilitet, noe som vil komme alle brukere til gode.
Hvorfor valgte IT-avdelingen å 'utbedre' systemets ytelse?
Passasjen forklarer at 'Den gamle databasen var treg og krasjet ofte under høye belastninger', noe som førte til behovet for 'utbedring'.
Passasjen forklarer at 'Den gamle databasen var treg og krasjet ofte under høye belastninger', noe som førte til behovet for 'utbedring'.
Etter den harde vinteren måtte vi ___ taket for å unngå lekkasjer. (After the harsh winter, we had to ___ the roof to avoid leaks.)
The context implies fixing or improving something that is damaged or deficient, which 'utbedre' covers perfectly. 'Forsterke' means to strengthen, 'vedlikeholde' means to maintain, and 'isolere' means to insulate.
For å oppnå bedre resultater, må vi ___ våre markedsføringsstrategier. (To achieve better results, we must ___ our marketing strategies.)
Here, 'utbedre' means to improve or refine something that is not performing optimally. 'Revidere' means to revise, 'utvikle' means to develop, and 'analysere' means to analyze.
Det er viktig å ___ feilene i systemet før det lanseres. (It is important to ___ the errors in the system before it is launched.)
'Utbedre' fits best as it encompasses both the correction and improvement of errors. 'Identifisere' means to identify, 'korrigere' means to correct, and 'eliminere' means to eliminate.
Kommunen har lovet å ___ veien som har vært i dårlig stand lenge. (The municipality has promised to ___ the road that has been in poor condition for a long time.)
In this context, 'utbedre' refers to the comprehensive repair and improvement of something that is worn out or damaged. 'Fornye' means to renew, 'reparere' means to repair (often simpler fixes), and 'bygge' means to build.
Vi må ___ kommunikasjonen mellom avdelingene for å øke effektiviteten. (We must ___ the communication between departments to increase efficiency.)
Here, 'utbedre' means to improve and rectify deficiencies in a system or process. 'Forbedre' is a good synonym for improve, 'utvikle' means to develop, and 'styrke' means to strengthen.
Etter klagene fra beboerne, ble borettslaget enige om å ___ fellesområdene. (After complaints from residents, the housing cooperative agreed to ___ the common areas.)
'Utbedre' implies making necessary repairs and improvements to bring something up to a better standard. 'Renovere' means to renovate (often more extensive), 'forbedre' means to improve, and 'vedlikeholde' means to maintain.
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