German word

prüfen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁyːfən/

Meaning

  • verbcheck

Example

Ich prüfe die Daten.

I check the data.

Illustration for prüfen (check)

More examples

Kannst du kurz die Einstellungen prüfen?

Could you quickly check the settings?

Core concept

A reviewer compares an object or piece of information with a standard before accepting it.

Common phrases

  • die Einstellungen prüfen

    check the settings

  • die Daten prüfen

    check the data

  • die Verfügbarkeit prüfen

    check availability

Similar words

überprüfen: Thoroughly inspect something for errors or missing information.
kontrollieren: Inspect something to confirm that it follows the required procedures or rules.
checken: Take a quick look to make sure everything seems fine.
testen: Run a device or program to assess its performance and detect faults.

Definition in German

Etwas kontrollieren oder testen, um festzustellen, ob es den Anforderungen oder Erwartungen entspricht.

Word origin

German prüfen developed from Middle High German prüeven and ultimately goes back through French to Latin probare, meaning to approve or test.

Usage tips

  • Prüfen normally takes a direct accusative object, as in "die Daten prüfen" for checking the data.

Other meanings

  • examineverb
  • inspectverb
  • testverb

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