Nachschauen

Nachschauen is a German verb that translates to "to look up," "to check," or "to inspect" in English. It is a versatile word used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, nachschauen can refer to the act of physically looking at something again. For example, one might nachschauen in a book to find a specific piece of information, or nachschauen the expiry date on a product. It implies a deliberate act of re-examination or verification.

Figuratively, nachschauen can mean to recall or remember something. If someone asks you to nachschauen for a name, they are asking you to try and remember it. It can also imply checking on someone's well-being or progress, such as a doctor nachschauen on a patient.

In a more colloquial sense, nachschauen can also mean to "go back and see" or "revisit." For instance, if you forgot something at home, you might say "Ich muss nochmal nachschauen gehen," meaning "I have to go back and check."

The term is commonly used in everyday German conversation and written communication. Its precise meaning is usually clear from the surrounding context.