Meaning
to check whether a specific function works correctly – commonly used in technical or practical contexts
Primary Function
Requesting or describing a function check
Communicative Purpose
Ensuring that a function works as expected
Pattern
die Funktion; überprüfen
Core Structure
die Funktion; überprüfen
Função primária
Requesting or describing a function check
Propósito comunicativo
Ensuring that a function works as expected
Situações de gatilho
troubleshooting software, testing a new device, quality control in production
Contextos
technology, IT, engineering, craftsmanship, quality management
Padrão
die Funktion; überprüfen
Estrutura central
die Funktion; überprüfen
Slots de substituição
the [noun] (e.g., function, setting, machine) to be checked
Colocados típicos
- function
- setting
- system
- parameter
- hardware
Substituições comuns
- check the function – emphasizes testing
- check the task – more general
- verify the operation – formal
Erros comuns
Omitting the definite article (e.g., *Funktion überprüfen), wrong word order (*überprüfen die Funktion), incorrect case for replacement nouns
Similar / contraste
check the task, test the function, inspect the system
Interferências
Learners may confuse the German verb ‘überprüfen’ with ‘prüfen’; both mean ‘to check’, but ‘überprüfen’ often implies a more thorough verification. English speakers might overuse ‘check’ where ‘verify’ would be more appropriate.
Família do chunk
- die Funktion prüfen
- die Aufgabe überprüfen
- das System testen
- die Einstellung kontrollieren
Nuance
‘überprüfen’ implies a more thorough, systematic verification than the simpler ‘prüfen’
Efeito pragmático
Signals diligence and quality awareness in a technical context
Dica de memória
function test
Nota
In formellen Dokumenten wird häufig die Variante „die Funktionsweise prüfen“ verwendet.
Upgrade path
conduct an in‑depth examination of the function's operation
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