Korrigieren
Example: Der Lehrer musste die Fehler im Test schnell korrigieren.
Definition
"Korrigieren" means to identify and fix mistakes or errors, especially in written or spoken work. For example, a teacher might "korrigieren" errors in a test by marking and correcting them to improve accuracy and understanding.
Etymology
The word "korrigieren" comes from the Latin 'corrigere,' which means 'to make straight' or 'to set right.' Did you know? The root 'rigere' means 'to be straight,' so "korrigieren" literally implies making something straight or correct.
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"Korrigieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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