verb
korrigieren
javítani
Etwas verbessern oder berichtigen, wenn es falsch oder fehlerhaft ist.
The German word "korrigieren" is a verb that means "to correct" or "to rectify". It comes from the root "Korrektur", which means "correction".
- Korrektur refers to the action or result of correcting.
- "korrigieren" typically applies to fixing errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies, especially in texts, calculations, or behaviors.
Similar words:
- berichtigen (to amend, rectify)
- richtigstellen (to set right, clarify)
- verbessern (to improve, make better)
Differences:
- korrigieren often implies correcting specific mistakes precisely.
- berichtigen can be more formal, often related to factual corrections.
- richtigstellen usually involves clarifying or correcting statements publicly.
- verbessern is broader, meaning to improve overall, not just fix errors.
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Wir müssen den Fehler korrigieren.verb
Ki kell javítanunk a hibát.
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