German · Real conversations
How to say “Let me check that I understood.” in German
Briefly restate an explanation to make sure you followed it.
Lassen Sie mich prüfen, ob ich das richtig verstanden habe.
Let me check that I understood.
After this opening, give your own short summary of what you understood.
Use it in three situations
A changed time
Lassen Sie mich prüfen, ob ich das richtig verstanden habe: Wir treffen uns am Freitag.
Let me check that I understood: we meet on Friday.
A task instruction
Lassen Sie mich prüfen, ob ich das richtig verstanden habe: Wir treffen uns um fünf.
Let me check that I understood: we meet at five.
A travel arrangement
Lassen Sie mich prüfen, ob ich das richtig verstanden habe: Ich soll es heute schicken.
Let me check that I understood: I should send it today.
What to watch for
Avoid repeating the entire explanation; focus on the point that matters.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine repairing a conversation. Say this in German: Let me check that I understood: we meet at five.
Reveal a sample reply
Lassen Sie mich prüfen, ob ich das richtig verstanden habe: Wir treffen uns um fünf.
Let me check that I understood: we meet at five.
Build a useful exchange
Check a meaning and leave with something you can use.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking German
Use Sie for formal address and du with people you address informally. Könnten Sie …? is a useful polite request. Keep noun capitals and the verb position shown in each complete sentence.
The examples preserve German accents and ß. Read a full sentence before replacing a detail: a subordinate clause can move the verb to the end, and case can change an article or pronoun.
