checken
Translation
to check, to inspect, to understand, to get it
Examples
Er checkt seine E-Mails jeden Morgen.
He checks his emails every morning.
Ich checke das nicht.
I don't get it.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to check ((sth.)) Please check the address.
((sth.)) to get/understand ((sth.)) I don't get the task.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kontrollieren, überprüfen; for 'understand': verstehen, kapieren
Etymology
A direct loanword from the English verb 'to check'.
Memory Tips
Very common in colloquial German, especially for 'to understand' or 'to get it'. Imagine 'checking' a box in your mind when you understand.