Operations
Operations in German typically describe actions, processes, or activities performed to achieve a result. This guide covers key vocabulary and useful expressions for talking about operations in various contexts.
Basic Vocabulary
Basic vocabulary lists common German words for actions and tools used in operations. Learning these foundational terms helps you describe simple procedures and tasks.
| German Word(s) | English Word(s) |
|---|---|
| die Operation | the operation / surgery |
| das Verfahren | the procedure / method |
| durchführen | to carry out / perform |
| der Eingriff | the intervention / surgical procedure |
| der Ablauf | the process / sequence |
| vorbereiten | to prepare |
| das Werkzeug | the tool / instrument |
| kontrollieren | to check / control |
| entfernen | to remove |
| die Maschine | the machine / device |
| German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🏭 Die Anlage läuft rund, alle Systeme sind stabil. | The plant is running smoothly, all systems are stable. |
| ⚙️ Wir mussten eine Maschine ausbauen und reparieren. | We had to dismantle and repair a machine. |
| 🧰 Das Wartungsteam ist heute Morgen gekommen. | The maintenance team arrived this morning. |
| 📊 Die Produktionsdaten werden jede Stunde erfasst. | Production data is recorded every hour. |
| 🛠️ Es gab eine Störung in der Förderanlage. | There was a malfunction in the conveyor system. |
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Key Verbs
Key verbs describe common actions performed during operations, from planning and executing to adjusting and completing. These verbs are essential for narrating or instructing processes.
| German Verb | English Verb |
|---|---|
| planen | to plan |
| starten | to start / begin |
| messen | to measure |
| einstellen | to adjust / set |
| bedienen | to operate / handle |
| überwachen | to monitor |
| anhalten | to stop |
| reparieren | to repair |
| dokumentieren | to document |
| abschließen | to finish / complete |
| German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🔧 Wir haben die Maschine neu kalibriert. | We recalibrated the machine. |
| 🧪 Techniker testen gerade die Qualität der Charge. | Technicians are currently testing the batch quality. |
| 📦 Die fertigen Teile wurden eingelagert. | The finished parts were stored. |
| ⚡ Die Produktionslinie wurde wegen eines Kurzschlusses gestoppt. | The production line was stopped due to a short circuit. |
| 📝 Ich protokolliere jetzt die Inspektionsergebnisse. | I am now recording the inspection results. |
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Useful Expressions
Useful expressions help you talk about operations more naturally, including phrases for describing steps, asking for help, and reporting status. These set phrases are handy in technical and medical contexts.
| German Expression | English Expression |
|---|---|
| einen Eingriff durchführen | to perform an intervention |
| den Ablauf planen | to plan the process |
| das Gerät einstellen | to adjust the device |
| unter Beobachtung stellen | to place under observation |
| die Operation vorbereiten | to prepare the operation |
| den Status melden | to report the status |
| Hilfe anfordern | to request assistance |
| die Ergebnisse dokumentieren | to document the results |
| den Vorgang stoppen | to stop the procedure |
| das Werkzeug bereitstellen | to provide the tool |
| German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🔍 Können Sie die Fehlerquelle eingrenzen? | Can you narrow down the source of the error? |
| ⏳ Wie lange dauert der Stillstand voraussichtlich? | How long is the downtime expected to last? |
| 📞 Ich informiere die Schichtleitung. | I am informing the shift supervisor. |
| 🗒️ Bitte notieren Sie alle auffälligen Beobachtungen. | Please note all unusual observations. |
| ✅ Nach der Reparatur lief die Anlage wieder einwandfrei. | After the repair, the plant ran smoothly again. |
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Summary
Operations describe actions and procedures to achieve a goal. Focus on key vocabulary for steps, tools, and verbs for performing, planning, and controlling. Practice useful expressions to talk about processes clearly in German.
Last updated: Tue Sep 16, 2025