nachsehen
check · look up
Etwas prüfen oder suchen, um eine Information zu finden. Es kann auch bedeuten, jemandem einen Fehler zu verzeihen.
The German word "nachsehen" is a verb that means "to check" or "to look up". It is composed of the prefix "nach" (meaning "after" or "following") and the verb "sehen" (to see). "Nachsehen" typically conveys the action of looking at something to verify or obtain information. Similar words in German include "überprüfen" (to verify), "ansahen" (to glance at), and "nachschlagen" (to look something up, as in a reference book).
The difference lies in focus: "nachsehen" often implies a more casual check or glance, while "überprüfen" and "nachschlagen" suggest a more thorough or formal review.
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Examples
Du sollst dieses Dokument nachsehen.verb
You should check this document.
Gestern habe ich im Kühlschrank nachgesehen.verb
Yesterday I checked in the fridge.
Wir werden später im Kalender nachsehen, ob noch ein Termin frei ist.verb
We will look up in the calendar later to see if an appointment is still available.
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