Nachsehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachsehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "check", "verify" or "look up".

Essential properties of "nachsehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: nachsehen
  • Simple past: sah nach
  • Participle: nachgesehen

See full conjugation of nachsehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "nachsehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To check, verify, look up"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss im Kalender nachsehen, ob ich Zeit habe.I need to check my calendar to see if I have time.
  2. Kannst du bitte in der Liste nachsehen?Can you please check the list?
  3. Er wollte im Wörterbuch nachsehen, was das Wort bedeutet.He wanted to look up what the word meant in the dictionary.

2.) "To forgive, overlook"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde dir diesen Fehler nachsehen.I will overlook this mistake for you.
  2. Die Lehrerin hat ihm die Verspätung nachgesehen.The teacher overlooked his lateness.
  3. Manchmal muss man kleinen Kindern ihre Fehler nachsehen.Sometimes you have to overlook the mistakes of small children.
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