Häkchen — meaning in English

English meaning

• check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
• tick noun A small blood-feeding arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.

Senses

Häkchen is used for these senses in English:

• check (US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.

check — full definition

1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
5. verb To examine or verify something.

tick — full definition

1. noun A small blood-feeding arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.
2. noun A short, sharp repeated sound, like that made by a clock.
3. noun A checkmark used to show something is correct or complete.
4. verb To make a rhythmic clicking sound, or to mark something with a checkmark.

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