B1 Idiom خنثی

genau überprüfen

to check thoroughly

معنی

To examine something with great care and attention to detail.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Vier-Augen-Prinzip' (Four-Eyes-Principle) is a standard practice in German offices where a second person must 'genau überprüfen' any important document. Swiss precision in watchmaking and banking relies heavily on the concept of 'genau überprüfen'. It is considered a point of national pride. While Austrians are sometimes seen as more 'gemütlich' (relaxed), their bureaucracy is just as rigorous about 'genau überprüfen' as the German one. In international quality management (ISO standards), 'genau überprüfen' is the equivalent of 'performing a rigorous audit'.

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The 'Dass' Trap

When using 'genau überprüfen' in a subordinate clause, remember the verb goes to the very end: '...weil ich es genau überprüfen muss.'

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Don't separate!

Never say 'Ich prüfe es genau über.' It sounds very wrong to native ears.

معنی

To examine something with great care and attention to detail.

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The 'Dass' Trap

When using 'genau überprüfen' in a subordinate clause, remember the verb goes to the very end: '...weil ich es genau überprüfen muss.'

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Don't separate!

Never say 'Ich prüfe es genau über.' It sounds very wrong to native ears.

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The 'Genau' Filler

Don't be confused if people just say 'Genau!' during a conversation. They aren't asking you to check anything; they are just agreeing with you!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of 'überprüfen' and the adverb 'genau'.

Der {der|m} Chef möchte, dass wir {die|f} Liste ____ ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: genau überprüfen

In this sentence, we need the infinitive form at the end of the clause following 'dass' (though here it's a modal-like construction with 'möchte').

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

A: Ich habe das Ticket genau geüberprüft. B: Ich habe das Ticket genau überprüft. C: Ich habe das Ticket genau übergeprüft.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B

'Überprüfen' is non-separable, so it does not take 'ge-' in the past participle.

Match the situation to the best use of 'genau überprüfen'.

1. Checking if you have your keys. 2. Verifying a scientific theory. 3. Looking at a meme.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1: nachsehen, 2: genau überprüfen, 3: anschauen

'Genau überprüfen' is for high-stakes verification like science, not for quick glances at keys or memes.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ist der {der|m} Bericht fertig? B: Fast, ich muss nur noch die {die|f} Statistiken ____ ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: genau überprüfen

Checking statistics for accuracy requires 'überprüfen'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the correct form of 'überprüfen' and the adverb 'genau'. جای خالی B1

Der {der|m} Chef möchte, dass wir {die|f} Liste ____ ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: genau überprüfen

In this sentence, we need the infinitive form at the end of the clause following 'dass' (though here it's a modal-like construction with 'möchte').

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

A: Ich habe das Ticket genau geüberprüft. B: Ich habe das Ticket genau überprüft. C: Ich habe das Ticket genau übergeprüft.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B

'Überprüfen' is non-separable, so it does not take 'ge-' in the past participle.

Match the situation to the best use of 'genau überprüfen'. situation_matching B1

1. Checking if you have your keys. 2. Verifying a scientific theory. 3. Looking at a meme.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1: nachsehen, 2: genau überprüfen, 3: anschauen

'Genau überprüfen' is for high-stakes verification like science, not for quick glances at keys or memes.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Ist der {der|m} Bericht fertig? B: Fast, ich muss nur noch die {die|f} Statistiken ____ ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: genau überprüfen

Checking statistics for accuracy requires 'überprüfen'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

No, it's fine! If you're planning a trip together, saying 'Lass uns die {die|f} Flugzeiten genau überprüfen' is perfectly natural.

Yes, 'checken' is very common now, but 'genau überprüfen' sounds more reliable and thorough.

'Prüfen' is the general act of testing. 'Überprüfen' usually implies a re-examination or a verification of something that already exists.

Yes, you always 'überprüfen' something (direct object).

عبارات مرتبط

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unter die Lupe nehmen

synonym

To examine very closely.

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checken

similar

To check.

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verifizieren

specialized form

To verify.

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nachsehen

contrast

To look up / check.

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