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Korrektur
In German
Korrektur
ko-rek-TOOR
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
correction
In English means: "the action or process of correcting something; a change made to correct an error"
✅ Actually means
Korrektur
correction, proofreading
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Memory Tip
German 'Korrektur' strongly implies 'proofreading' or 'making corrections to a text/paper'. English 'correction' is broader. Think 'Korrektur' as 'Korrekt-Ur-text' (correct original text).
Example Sentences
1
Die Korrektur der Masterarbeit dauert mehrere Wochen.
The correction/proofreading of the master's thesis takes several weeks.
2
Sie bat um eine Korrektur der Daten im Bericht.
She asked for a correction of the data in the report.