German word

überprüfen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌyːbɐˈpʁyːfən/

Meaning

  • verbcheck

Example

Ich überprüfe die Adresse.

I am checking the address.

Illustration for überprüfen (check)

More examples

Kannst du bitte die Verfügbarkeit des Zimmers überprüfen?

Could you please check the room's availability?

Core concept

A careful second look compares something with a reliable reference to confirm that it is correct and complete.

Common phrases

  • überprüfen die Verfügbarkeit

    check availability

  • überprüfen den Preis

    check the price

  • überprüfen die Liste

    check the list

Similar words

prüfen: Check something carefully for errors or inaccuracies.
kontrollieren: Check whether a system or procedure is functioning correctly.
bestätigen: Confirm that information or arrangements are correct and state that clearly.
checken: Take a quick look to check something's accuracy or condition.

Definition in German

eine Sache genau prüfen, ob sie richtig oder vollständig ist

Word origin

The verb is formed from über- and prüfen, with über- adding a sense of going through or intensifying the testing expressed by prüfen.

Usage tips

  • The common pattern is etwas überprüfen, with the item being checked in the accusative, as in die Adresse überprüfen.

Other meanings

  • examineverb
  • inspectverb
  • verifyverb

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