English–German

“correction” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔʁɛkˈtuːɐ̯/

Example

Ich brauche eine Korrektur.

I need a correction.

Illustration for Korrektur (correction)

How to say “correction” in German

“Correction” in German is Korrektur.

A marked wrong detail is replaced by the accurate version, whether it appears in writing, data, or a statement.

Full entry for Korrektur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Korrektur

Kannst du mir bei der Korrektur helfen?

Can you help me with the correction?

Tips for using Korrektur

  • Korrektur is feminine, with the plural Korrekturen; Korrektur lesen specifically means proofreading rather than correcting one isolated error.

Other German words for “correction”

Ich schickte dem Autor eine Berichtigung.

I sent the author a correction.

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