prüfen/ˈpʁyːfn̩/to check; to examine; to test
prüfen is a German verb that means to check, to examine, or to test. It is pronounced /ˈpʁyːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "prüfte" and the past participle is "geprüft".
Definitions
1.to check or verify something carefully(general)
a.to examine if something is correct, present, or as expected
Bitte prüfen Sie, ob alle Unterlagen vollständig sind.—Please check if all the documents are complete.
2.to test the function, quality, or correctness of something(quality, function)
a.to inspect or test how something works
Der Techniker prüft die Maschine auf Fehler.—The technician is testing the machine for errors.
3.to assess or formally evaluate knowledge, facts, or a situation(academics, law)
a.to formally examine knowledge or facts
Die Lehrerin prüft die Schüler am Ende des Semesters.—The teacher tests the students at the end of the semester.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | prüfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | prüfe |
| Present (du) | prüfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | prüft |
| Preterite (ich) | prüfte |
| Participle II | geprüft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | prüfte |
| Imperative (singular) | prüf |
| Imperative (plural) | prüft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "prüfen" mean in English?
- "prüfen" means to check, to examine, or to test. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "prüfen"?
- "prüfen" is pronounced /ˈpʁyːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "prüfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "prüfen" is "geprüft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "prüfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "prüfen" becomes "prüfte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "prüfen"?
- "prüfen" is a verb in German.
