double check in German

double check in German is Doppelschach, gegenchecken — double check means to check something a second time to be sure it is right or safe, especially when a mistake would matter.

double check in German

Doppelschach

noun

A second check or verification, usually with additional caution or attention.

gegenchecken

verb

(transitive) To check a second time; to check twice with extra caution or attention; to verify or make sure.

What does "double check" mean?

verb To check something a second time to be sure it is right or safe, especially when a mistake would matter.
"Double-check the account number before you send the money."
noun A second check made for confirmation.
"A quick double-check saved us from shipping the wrong batch."
noun In chess, a check delivered by two pieces at once, produced by a discovered check, which can only be answered by moving the king.
"The knight retreat gives double check and the king has nowhere to go."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

double check in a sentence

Double-check the account number before you send the money.
Can you double-check that the doors are locked?
A quick double-check saved us from shipping the wrong batch.
The knight retreat gives double check and the king has nowhere to go.

Similar words in German

confirm recheck verification verify

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "double check" in German?

"double check" in German is Doppelschach, gegenchecken. double check means: To check something a second time to be sure it is right or safe, especially when a mistake would matter.

How do you use "double check" in a sentence?

Example: "Double-check the account number before you send the money." In German, "double check" is Doppelschach, gegenchecken.

Are there other ways to say "double check" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "double check": Doppelschach, gegenchecken.

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