Learn überprufen vs nachweisen in German. Build fluency with personalized exercises, chats, and video recommendations.
Überprüfen means to check, verify, or inspect. You check if something is correct or in good condition.
Nachweisen means to prove, demonstrate, or provide evidence. You prove a fact or show that something exists.
Examples:
Ich überprüfe, ob die Tür abgeschlossen ist. (I'm checking if the door is locked.)Der Wissenschaftler wies die Theorie nach. (The scientist proved the theory.)Related Topics: Verbs with Prepositions, Evidence