Überprüfen
Example: Ich muss meine Hausaufgaben vor dem Abgeben überprüfen.
Definition
"Überprüfen" means to examine or check something carefully to ensure accuracy, correctness, or completeness, often before finalizing or submitting it. For example, in the phrase 'Ich muss meine Hausaufgaben vor dem Abgeben überprüfen,' it refers to reviewing homework before handing it in.
Etymology
The German verb "überprüfen" is formed from the prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'above' and the verb "prüfen" meaning 'to test' or 'to check.' Together, it literally means 'to test over' or 'to check thoroughly.' Did you know? The root "prüfen" comes from Middle High German, related to the idea of proving or testing something.
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"Überprüfen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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