How do you say "Please check the audio." in German?

"Please check the audio." in German is "Bitte prüfe den Ton.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

🎧🔊✅

How to Say ‘Please check the audio.’ in German

Q: What does "Bitte prüfe den Ton." mean in English?

"Bitte prüfe den Ton." means "Please check the audio." in English. Usage tip: Prüfe is the informal singular command from prüfen = to check. Den Ton uses the accusative because Ton is the direct object. Ton can mean sound, audio, or tone depending on context.

Bitte prüfe den Ton.

BIT-tuh PROOF-uh dayn tohn

[BIT-tuh PROOF-uh dayn tohn]

💬 Usage Tip: Prüfe is the informal singular command from prüfen = to check. Den Ton uses the accusative because Ton is the direct object. Ton can mean sound, audio, or tone depending on context.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Good audio matters hugely in German productions too—maybe even more than beginners expect. Slightly imperfect video is often tolerated; bad sound usually is not.

Phrase Breakdown

Bitte

[BIT-tuh]

please

polite word used in requests and instructions

Example

Bitte prüfe den Ton. Wir starten gleich.

Please check the sound. We are starting in a moment.

prüfe

[PROOF-uh]

check

imperative form meaning examine or test something

Example

Bitte prüfe den Ton. Das Mikro rauscht noch.

Please check the sound. The microphone is still noisy.

den

[dayn]

the

masculine accusative definite article

Example

Bitte prüfe den Ton. Der Kunde hört genau hin.

Please check the sound. The client is listening carefully.

Ton

[tohn]

sound

audio quality or audio signal in recording or live production

Example

Bitte prüfe den Ton. Er ist auf dem linken Kanal zu leise.

Please check the sound. It is too quiet on the left channel.

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