German Phrase
Überprüfe alle Kabelverbindungen.
Meaning
A direct command telling someone to inspect or test every cable connection. It is commonly used in technical, engineering, or IT environments when troubleshooting hardware or network issues.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are giving a colleague, a technician, or a team member a clear, concise instruction to verify that all cables are properly connected and functional.
✦Grammar Breakdown
ÜberprüfealleKabelverbindungen
Imperativ (du‑Form)
‘Überprüfe’ is the singular informal imperative of the verb ‘überprüfen’, formed by dropping the infinitive ending –en and adding –e.
Quantifier ‘alle’
‘alle’ is the plural form of ‘all’, used here to modify the plural noun ‘Kabelverbindungen’.
Compound noun
‘Kabelverbindungen’ combines ‘Kabel’ (cable) and ‘Verbindungen’ (connections); the plural ending –en is kept from the base noun ‘Verbindung’.
🗨In Conversation
Überprüfe alle Kabelverbindungen.
Check all cable connections.
Mache ich sofort, und melde mich, wenn etwas locker ist.
I'll do it right away and let you know if anything is loose.
✕Common Mistakes
Prüfe alle Kabelverbindungen.
‘prüfe’ is a correct imperative of ‘prüfen’, but ‘überprüfen’ adds the nuance of a thorough check.
Überprüfe alle Kabelverbindung.
The noun must be plural because ‘alle’ refers to multiple connections.
Überprüfen Sie alle Kabelverbindungen.
This is the formal imperative; it changes the register and is not a mistake per se, but it does not match the informal tone of the original sentence.
↔Alternatives
Kontrolliere sämtliche Kabelanschlüsse.
Inspect all cable connections.
Bitte prüfe die gesamten Kabelverbindungen.
Please check the entire cable connections.
Stelle sicher, dass alle Kabel verbunden sind.
Make sure all cables are connected.
Cultural Tip
In German the informal singular imperative drops the pronoun ‘du’ and adds an –e (or – nothing for many verbs). For a more formal setting you would say ‘Überprüfen Sie alle Kabelverbindungen.’ The informal form is common among colleagues in technical teams, but always consider the workplace hierarchy before using it.