korrigieren
Translation
to correct, to revise, to grade, to proofread
Examples
Der Lehrer korrigiert die Fehler.
The teacher corrects the mistakes.
Bitte korrigiere meinen Aufsatz.
Please correct my essay.
Er hat seine Meinung korrigiert.
He has revised his opinion.
Grammar Patterns
to correct ((sth.)) ((et4)) korrigieren The teacher corrects the homework.
Similar Words
verbessern (to improve), berichtigen (to rectify)
Etymology
From Latin 'corrigere' (to make right, to correct), from 'com-' (together) + 'regere' (to rule, guide).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'correct'. Just swap the 'ct' for 'gieren' to get the German verb.