German word

durchgehen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʊɐ̯çˌgeːən/

Meaning

  • verbgo through

Example

Wir gehen das noch einmal durch.

We are going through it again.

Illustration for durchgehen (go through)

More examples

Wir sollten die Details durchgehen, damit nichts fehlt.

We should go through the details so that nothing is missing.

Core concept

A route runs through every item in a file, leaving the whole file checked and clear.

Common phrases

  • die Details durchgehen

    go through the details

  • die Optionen durchgehen

    go through the options

Similar words

durchsehen: Reviewing a document or list from start to finish for errors or omissions.
überprüfen: Checking facts, figures, or other details for accuracy.
prüfen: Checking whether something is correct or exists.
kontrollieren: Inspecting a procedure or device to ensure proper operation.

Definition in German

gedanklich oder schriftlich etwas Schritt für Schritt durchgehen, um sicherzustellen, dass alles stimmt.

Word origin

The separable verb combines Germanic durch, meaning 'through', with gehen, meaning 'go'; movement through space extended to going through items one by one.

Usage tips

  • In a main clause, the prefix separates: 'Wir gehen die Unterlagen durch', but it stays attached after a modal, as in 'Wir müssen die Unterlagen durchgehen'.

Other meanings

  • pass throughverb
  • be approvedverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Durchgehenreviewnoun

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