check in German
check in German is Kontrolle, Überprüfung, Prüfung — check means an inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
check in German
Kontrolle
An inspection or examination.
Überprüfung
An inspection or examination.
Prüfung
An inspection or examination.
Check
An inspection or examination.
Inspektion
An inspection or examination.
Nachprüfung
An inspection or examination.
Karo
(textiles, usually, pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
Karomuster
(textiles, usually, pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
Kontrolle
A control; a limit or stop.
Begrenzung
A control; a limit or stop.
Dämpfer
A control; a limit or stop.
Einschränkung
A control; a limit or stop.
Hemmnis
A control; a limit or stop.
Hemmung
A control; a limit or stop.
Schottenstoff
Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
Schach
(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.]
Schachstellung
(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.]
Haken
(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
Häkchen
(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
Kreuzchen
(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
Marke
(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
Markierung
(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
Rechnung
(US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
Kassenzettel
(US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
Zeche
(US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
Marke
A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
Spielgeld
A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
Token
A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
Garderobenmarke
A mark, certificate, or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
kontrollieren
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
überprüfen
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
checken
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
prüfen
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
durchspielen
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
genau untersuchen
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
gegenprüfen
(transitive) To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
gegenlesen
(transitive) To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
überprüfen
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
markieren
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
abchecken
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
nachlesen
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
nachsehen
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
gegenprüfen
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
kontrollieren
(transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
aufhalten
(transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
hemmen
(transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
begrenzen
(transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
eindämmen
(transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
einschränken
(transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
aufgeben
(transitive) To leave in safekeeping.
deponieren
(transitive) To leave in safekeeping.
zur Aufbewahrung annehmen
(transitive) To leave in safekeeping.
zur Aufbewahrung geben
(transitive) To leave in safekeeping.
zur Aufbewahrung übergeben
(transitive) To leave in safekeeping.
aufgeben
(transitive) To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.
auflaufen lassen
(sports, transitive) To disrupt another player with the stick or body to obtain possession of the ball or puck.
checken
(poker, transitive) To announce that one is remaining in a hand without betting.
schieben
(poker, transitive) To announce that one is remaining in a hand without betting.
Schach bieten
(chess, transitive) To make a move which puts an adversary's king in check; to put in check.
aufreissen
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
einreissen
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
reissen
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
rissig werden
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
Risse erzeugen
(transitive) To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
Risse hervorrufen
(transitive) To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
einreissen lassen
(transitive) To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
innehalten
(transitive) To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
pausieren
(transitive) To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
rissig werden lassen
(transitive) To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
innehalten
(intransitive, with at) To make a stop; to pause.
pausieren
(intransitive, with at) To make a stop; to pause.
Einhalt gebieten
To act as a curb or restraint.
beschränken
To act as a curb or restraint.
bremsen
To act as a curb or restraint.
eindämmen
To act as a curb or restraint.
einschränken
To act as a curb or restraint.
hemmen
To act as a curb or restraint.
What does "check" mean?
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noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
"The mechanic did a quick check before we set off on the trip."
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noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
"He tore up the check and wrote a new one for the right amount."
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noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
"After dessert, the waiter brought the check to our table."
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noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
"White put Black's king in check with the bishop."
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check in a sentence
- The mechanic did a quick check before we set off on the trip.
- Please do a spell check before submitting the report.
- He tore up the check and wrote a new one for the right amount.
- The bank would not cash the check until the funds had cleared.
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What is "check" in German?
"check" in German is Kontrolle, Überprüfung, Prüfung. check means: An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
How do you use "check" in a sentence?
Example: "The mechanic did a quick check before we set off on the trip." In German, "check" is Kontrolle, Überprüfung, Prüfung.
Are there other ways to say "check" in German?
Yes — German has 65 translations listed for "check": Kontrolle, Überprüfung, Prüfung, Check, Inspektion, Nachprüfung.
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