Überprüfen
Example: Ich muss meine Hausaufgaben vor dem Abgeben überprüfen.
Definition
"Überprüfen" means to carefully examine or check something to ensure its accuracy, correctness, or condition. For example, you might "überprüfen" your homework before submitting it to make sure there are no mistakes.
Etymology
The word "überprüfen" comes from the German prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'above,' combined with "prüfen," meaning 'to test' or 'to check.' Together, they convey the idea of thoroughly checking or verifying something. Did you know that "prüfen" traces back to Middle High German "prüfen," related to testing or proving?
Learn to use this word actively
"Überprüfen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
