German Phrase
Stell sicher, dass die Details stimmen.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to verify that the details are correct. It is a direct, informal instruction often used in work or project contexts where accuracy matters.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to ask a colleague, a teammate, or a friend to double‑check information, such as in a meeting, an email, or a quick conversation about a report, itinerary, or contract.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Stellsicher,dassdieDetailsstimmen.
Imperative (du) without pronoun
‘Stell’ is the du‑imperative of the verb ‘stellen’. In informal speech the subject pronoun ‘du’ is omitted.
Adverbial ‘sicher’
‘sicher’ functions as an adverb meaning ‘surely’ or ‘make sure’, modifying the imperative verb.
Subordinate clause with ‘dass’
‘dass’ introduces a dependent clause; German requires a comma before ‘dass’.
Plural noun ‘Details’
‘Details’ is a plural noun; the article ‘die’ is the plural definite article.
Verb ‘stimmen’
‘stimmen’ means ‘to be correct/accurate’. In the present tense it is conjugated as ‘stimmt’ for third‑person plural.
🗨In Conversation
Stell sicher, dass die Details stimmen.
Make sure the details are correct.
Mache ich, ich prüfe sie gleich noch einmal.
I will, I’ll check them again right now.
✕Common Mistakes
Stelle sicher, dass die Details stimmen.
‘Stelle sicher’ is the formal imperative (Sie). Using it in an informal context sounds overly stiff.
Stell sicher, dass die Details stimmt.
The verb must agree with the plural noun ‘Details’; use ‘stimmen’, not ‘stimmt’.
Stell sicher dass die Details stimmen.
In German a comma is required before ‘dass’. Omitting it is a frequent punctuation mistake.
↔Alternatives
Achte darauf, dass die Details korrekt sind.
Pay attention to the fact that the details are correct.
Vergewissere dich, dass die Details stimmen.
Ensure that the details are correct.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Details stimmen.
Make sure that the details are correct. (formal)
Cultural Tip
In German business culture precision is highly valued. In informal settings you can use the du‑imperative ‘Stell sicher…’, but in formal emails or with senior colleagues you should switch to the polite form ‘Stellen Sie sicher…’. Also, always place a comma before ‘dass’ – missing it is a common error that can affect readability.