A2Vocabulary
Scheck
Cheque (British English), check (American English)
In German
Scheck
shek
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
Check
In English means: "To examine something to ensure accuracy or quality; a pattern of squares"
Actually means
Scheck
Cheque (British English), check (American English)
Memory TipA German 'Scheck' is a 'cheque' for money, not a 'check' for errors or a 'checkered pattern'. You write a 'Scheck', you don't 'check' it for accuracy.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Ich bezahle mit Scheck.
I will pay by cheque.
- 2
Der Scheck ist auf meinen Namen ausgestellt.
The cheque is made out to my name.
FAQ
How do you say "Cheque (British English), check (American English)" in German?
"Cheque (British English), check (American English)" in German is "Scheck" (shek). Example: Ich bezahle mit Scheck..
