Breakdown of Ich überprüfe den Zeitplan noch einmal.
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noch einmal
again
überprüfen
to check
der Zeitplan
the schedule (of a project)
Questions & Answers about Ich überprüfe den Zeitplan noch einmal.
What does überprüfe mean in this sentence?
The verb überprüfe is the first-person singular present form of überprüfen, which means “to check,” “to review,” or “to verify.” Here it implies you’re taking another look at the schedule to make sure everything’s correct.
What's the difference between prüfen and überprüfen?
prüfen simply means “to test” or “to examine.” Adding the prefix über- gives überprüfen, which often carries the nuance of “double-checking” or “verifying” rather than an initial inspection.
Why is den Zeitplan in the accusative case?
In German, the direct object of a verb takes the accusative. Zeitplan (schedule) is masculine (der Zeitplan), so in accusative singular it becomes den Zeitplan.
What is the literal meaning of Zeitplan?
Zeitplan is a compound of Zeit (time) and Plan (plan), so it literally translates to “time plan.” In everyday English we call it a “schedule.”
What does noch einmal mean here and why is it placed at the end?
noch einmal means “once more” or “again.” German word order often places adverbial phrases of time or manner after the direct object, so “noch einmal” naturally comes toward the end: “I check the schedule once more.”