prüfen
to test, to check, to examine
English translations
- 01
check
- 02
examine
- 03
verify
- 04
inspect
Word details
- German meaning
- Etwas sorgfältig untersuchen, um sicherzustellen, dass es korrekt oder in Ordnung ist.
- English meaning
- to check
- Synonym
- kontrollieren, inspizieren
- German example
- Bitte prüfen Sie die Rechnung auf Fehler.
- English example
- Please check the invoice for errors.
- Auxiliary Verb
- haben
- Present
- ich prüfe du prüfst er/sie/es ich prüft wir prüfen ihr prüfet sie prüfen
- Past Participle
- ich habe geprüft du hast geprüft er/sie/es hat geprüft wir haben geprüft ihr habt geprüft sie haben geprüft
- Past
- ich prüfte du prüftest er/sie/es prüfte wir prüften ihr prüftet sie prüften
Related words
- prüfend
scrutinizing
- auf Herz und Nieren prüfen
to examine thoroughly, to put through its paces
- nachprüfen
to double-check
- überprüfen
to check
- zweimal hinsehen müssen
To have to look twice
- abchecken
To check
- auditieren
To audit means to conduct a systematic examination or evaluation to verify compliance with specific standards or regulations.
- unter die Lupe nehmen
To examine closely
- analytisch
Analytical
- hepatisch
Hepatic means 'relating to the liver'.
- eichen
To calibrate
- Waage
A scale is an instrument for measuring weight or mass.
- Auftrag
Order
- Motorhaube
Hood
- Optiker
Optician
- Tiefenmesser
Depth gauge
- Kontrollbox
A control box is an enclosure containing switches, knobs, and displays for controlling a device or system.
- Inventar
Inventory
- Regelstab
Ruler, measuring stick
- Kühlerhaube
Hood (of a car)
- Stresstest
stress test
- Untersuchungskommission
Commission of inquiry
- hinterfragen
to question, to scrutinize
- Beurteilungskomitee
Evaluation committee
- Ölstand
Oil level
- untersuchen
To investigate
- experimentieren
to experiment
- kontrollieren
Control
- analysieren
To analyze means to examine something in detail to understand or explain it.
- betrachten
To consider, to look at
- durchgehen
to go through, to pass through, to be accepted
- festfragen
To double-check
- nachlesen
To look up means to search for information in a book, encyclopedia, or other reference work to verify something or learn more about it.
- herumsprechen
To spread around means to pass on rumors or information orally, often without verifying their accuracy.
- durchleuchten
To X-ray, to examine thoroughly
- vergewissern
To make sure
- antasten
To touch, to feel
- durchsehen
To look through, to review
- auf den Zahn fühlen
To feel someone out means to question them carefully and indirectly to find out their true intentions or opinions.
- Boole'sch
Boolean
- mustern
to scrutinize, to examine
- Briefwaage
A letter scale is a device for weighing letters to determine the correct postage.
- Visitation
Visitation
- verifizieren
Verify
- Klassenarbeit
Class test, school assignment
- Versuchsanlage
Experimental facility, test facility
- Ping
Ping
- Testing
Testing
- Reanalyse
Reanalysis refers to a renewed analysis of data or information, often with the aim of gaining new insights or verifying previous results.
Example sentences with “prüfen”
Wir müssen den Plan prüfen. (We must examine the plan.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the noun for 'prüfen'?
The noun is 'die Prüfung' (the test/exam).