How do you say "I will check the wound in a moment." in German?

"I will check the wound in a moment." in German is "Ich schaue gleich nach der Wunde.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Ich schaue gleich nach der Wunde." mean in English?

"Ich schaue gleich nach der Wunde." means "I will check the wound in a moment." in English. Usage tip: Gleich here means "in a moment/soon," not "equal." Classic German false friend alert!

👀🩹⏳

How to Say ‘I will check the wound in a moment.’ in German

Ich schaue gleich nach der Wunde.

ikh SHOW-uh glykh nahkh dare VOON-duh

[ikh SHOW-uh glykh nahkh dare VOON-duh]

💬 Usage Tip: Gleich here means "in a moment/soon," not "equal." Classic German false friend alert!

🇩🇪 In Germany: This sounds natural and reassuring during post-op rounds before inspecting the incision or dressing.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

First person singular pronoun meaning 'I'.

Example

Ich komme gleich wieder.

I will come back shortly.

schaue

[SHOW-uh]

look / check

From 'schauen'; here it means to look at or check something.

Example

Ich schaue später noch einmal vorbei.

I will check in again later.

gleich

[glykh]

right away

Means soon, in a moment, or right away depending on context.

Example

Ich komme gleich zurück.

I will be right back.

nach

[nahkh]

after / at / check on

In the phrase 'nach etwas schauen', it means to check on or look at something.

Example

Ich schaue nach dem Verband.

I am checking the dressing.

der

[dare]

the

Feminine dative singular article used with 'nach'.

Example

Ich sehe nach der Drainage.

I am checking the drain.

Wunde

[VOON-duh]

wound

A noun meaning wound, especially a surgical wound in hospital context.

Example

Die Wunde sieht gut aus.

The wound looks good.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”

Emma L., 27, UX Researcher

“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”

Marcus J., 40, Engineer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager