VERB
prüfen/ˈpʁyːfn̩/to check; to test; to examine
prüfen is a German verb that means to check, to test, or to examine. It is pronounced /ˈpʁyːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "prüfte" and the past participle is "geprüft".
Definitions
1.to check or verify if something is correct or working(check, verify)
a.to make sure something is correct or functioning
Der Techniker prüft die Maschine jeden Morgen.—The technician checks the machine every morning.
2.to test or evaluate knowledge or ability(test, evaluate)
a.to examine or test a person or object
Die Lehrerin prüft die Schüler in Mathematik.—The teacher tests the students in mathematics.
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 test, or to examine. 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.
