Prüfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Prüfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to check", "to examine" or "to verify".

Essential properties of "prüfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: prüfen
  • Simple past: prüfte
  • Participle: geprüft

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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 "prüfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To examine or verify carefully"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer muss alle Tests prüfen.The teacher must check all tests.
  2. Wir sollten die Unterlagen sorgfältig prüfen.We should carefully check the documents.
  3. Die Maschine wurde gründlich geprüft.The machine was thoroughly checked.

2.) "To test or evaluate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Software wird regelmäßig geprüft.The software is regularly tested.
  2. Er prüft seine Schüler in Mathematik.He tests his students in mathematics.
  3. Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen müssen geprüft werden.The security measures must be evaluated.

3.) "Investigate or analyze for an informed decision"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei prüft den Vorfall.The police are investigating the incident.
  2. Wir müssen die Fakten genau prüfen.We need to examine the facts carefully.
  3. Die Behörde prüft die neuen Beweise.The authority is examining the new evidence.

4.) "Review or check for veracity or accuracy"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er prüft die Abrechnung auf Fehler.He is checking the invoice for errors.
  2. Kannst du bitte den Bericht prüfen?Can you please check the report?
  3. Die Daten wurden mehrfach geprüft.The data was checked multiple times.
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