Wiederholen
Example: Kannst du bitte die Frage noch einmal wiederholen?
Definition
"Wiederholen" means to say or do something again, often for clarification, emphasis, or practice. It is used when someone asks to repeat a question, statement, or action to ensure understanding or accuracy.
Etymology
The word "wiederholen" comes from the German prefix "wieder-" meaning 'again' and the verb "holen," which means 'to fetch' or 'to get.' Together, it literally means 'to fetch again,' reflecting the idea of repeating an action or statement. Did you know? The verb "holen" itself has roots in Old High German, making "wiederholen" a compound with deep historical origins.
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"Wiederholen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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