korrigieren
Translation
to correct, to revise, to grade, to rectify
Examples
Bitte korrigiere meine Fehler.
Please correct my mistakes.
Der Lehrer korrigiert die Hausaufgaben.
The teacher grades the homework.
Er musste seine Meinung korrigieren.
He had to correct his opinion.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) korrigieren to correct (sth.) The teacher corrects the essay.
Similar Words
verbessern (to improve), berichtigen (to rectify)
Etymology
From the Latin 'corrigere', meaning 'to make straight' or 'to set right'. It's a direct relative of the English 'correct'.
Memory Tips
The word 'korrigieren' looks and sounds almost identical to 'correct'. Think of making something correct.