überprüfen
Translation
to check, to review, to verify, to examine
Examples
Ich überprüfe meine E-Mails.
I'm checking my emails.
Überprüfe bitte deine Antwort.
Please check your answer.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to check sth. The teacher checks the homework.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to control, to verify, to inspect
Etymology
From `über-` ('over', 'again') + `prüfen` ('to test', 'to check'). It implies checking something over thoroughly.
Memory Tips
Imagine looking 'über' (over) a document to 'prüfen' (check) it for mistakes.