Correcting appointment paperwork | Learn German in English

German lesson set in a contemporary Berlin everyday setting: At a reception desk, a visitor asks staff to correct a misspelled family name and update contact preferences before an appointment..

EN → DE / Level: B1

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Dialogue

A

Mir ist aufgefallen, dass mein Familienname auf diesem Formular falsch geschrieben ist.

meer ist OWF-guh-FAH-len, dass mine fah-MEE-lee-en-nah-muh owf DEE-zem for-moo-LAHR fahls guh-SHREE-ben ist. I noticed my family name is spelled incorrectly on this form.
B

Ich kann die Unterlagen vor Ihrem Termin korrigieren.

ikh kahn dee OON-ter-lah-gen fohr EE-rem tehr-MEEN ko-rig-GEE-ren. I can correct the paperwork before your appointment.
A

In den Unterlagen steht auch noch meine alte bevorzugte Kontaktmethode.

in den OON-ter-lah-gen shtayt owkh nokh MY-nuh AHL-tuh beh-FOR-tsook-tuh kon-TAHKT-may-TOH-duh. The record also shows my old preferred contact method.
B

Ich kann beide Angaben jetzt ändern, wenn Sie mir Ihren Ausweis zeigen.

ikh kahn BY-duh AHN-gah-ben yetst EN-dern, venn zee meer EE-ren OWSS-vise TSY-gen. I can update both details now if you show your identification.
A

Hier ist er. Ich möchte, dass die Angaben für zukünftige Besuche stimmen.

heer ist air. ikh MURKH-tuh, dass dee AHN-gah-ben fyoor TSOO-koonf-tee-guh beh-ZOO-khuh SHTIM-men. Here it is. I want the information to be accurate for future visits.
B

So können wir Ihnen Erinnerungen und Ergebnisse über den richtigen Kontaktweg schicken.

zoh KURN-en veer EE-nen er-IN-ner-oong-en oont er-GEB-nis-suh OO-ber den RIKH-tee-gen KON-tahkt-vayk SHIK-en. That will help us send reminders and results by the correct contact method.
A

Muss ich das korrigierte Formular noch einmal unterschreiben?

moos ikh dahs ko-ree-GEER-tuh for-moo-LAHR nokh EYN-mahl oon-ter-SHRY-ben? Do I need to sign the corrected form again?
B

Bitte unterschreiben Sie unten, nachdem ich die Änderungen vorgenommen habe.

BIT-tuh oon-ter-SHREE-ben zee OON-ten, NAHKH-daym ikh dee EN-der-oong-en FOR-guh-NOM-en HAH-buh. Please sign at the bottom after I make the changes.
A

Ich bin erleichtert, dass wir das vor dem Termin bemerkt haben.

ikh bin er-LYKH-tert, dass veer dahs fohr dem tehr-MEEN beh-MERKT HAH-ben. I am relieved we caught this before the appointment.
B

Sobald Sie unterschreiben, ist der aktualisierte Datensatz für zukünftige Besuche bereit.

zoh-BAHLT zee oon-ter-SHREE-ben, ist dair ahk-too-ah-lee-ZEERT-uh DAH-ten-zahts fyoor TSOO-koonf-tee-guh beh-ZOO-khuh beh-RYTE. Once you sign, the updated record will be ready for future visits.

Word by Word

Mir “Mir” means “to me” here and identifies the person whose attention something came to. It is used in the construction “Mir ist aufgefallen, dass ...” when you notice something.
ist “ist” means “is” in “Mir ist aufgefallen ...”. It is the form of “sein” that combines with “aufgefallen” in this noticing construction.
aufgefallen “aufgefallen” means “noticed” or “come to my attention” in “Mir ist aufgefallen, dass ...”. It is used with “ist” in this construction, especially before a clause introduced by “dass”.
dass “dass” means “that” and introduces the clause “dass mein Familienname auf diesem Formular falsch geschrieben ist”. It connects the noticing expression with the information that was noticed.
mein “mein” means “my” before “Familienname” in “mein Familienname”. It shows that the family name belongs to the speaker.
Familienname “Familienname” means “family name” in this form. It is useful for discussing the name shown on official documents, as in “mein Familienname”.
auf “auf” means “on” in “auf diesem Formular” and locates the incorrectly written name on the form. This phrase is reusable for information appearing on a document.
diesem “diesem” means “this” in “diesem Formular” and points to the particular form being discussed. It is used directly before “Formular” in this phrase.
Formular “Formular” means “form”, specifically the document containing the misspelled family name here. It is useful in administrative situations when completing or correcting paperwork.
falsch “falsch” means “incorrectly” in “falsch geschrieben” and shows that the spelling is not correct. It commonly appears before a participle in this kind of description.
geschrieben “geschrieben” means “written” and, in “falsch geschrieben”, refers specifically to the spelling of the family name. It is the form used with “ist” to describe how the name appears on the form.
Ich “Ich” means “I” and refers to the speaker. It is the subject in “Ich kann die Unterlagen ... korrigieren” and “Ich möchte ...”.
kann “kann” means “can” or “am able to” in “Ich kann die Unterlagen ... korrigieren”. It expresses the staff member’s ability or willingness to carry out the correction.
die “die” means “the” before “Unterlagen” in “die Unterlagen”. It identifies the specific paperwork that will be corrected.
Unterlagen “Unterlagen” means “paperwork” or “documents” in this lesson. It refers to the appointment documents as a set, as in “die Unterlagen ... korrigieren”.
vor “vor” means “before” in “vor Ihrem Termin” and places the correction earlier than the appointment. It is commonly used with a time or event that serves as a deadline.
Ihrem “Ihrem” means “your” in the formal phrase “vor Ihrem Termin”. It addresses the visitor politely and identifies the appointment as belonging to that person.
Termin “Termin” means “appointment” in this dialogue. It is used in “vor Ihrem Termin” to refer to the scheduled appointment.
korrigieren “korrigieren” means “to correct” in “die Unterlagen ... korrigieren”. After “kann”, it stays in this infinitive form at the end of the clause.
In “In” means “in” in “In den Unterlagen” and indicates where the old contact information appears. This phrase is useful when referring to information recorded in documents.
den “den” means “the” in “In den Unterlagen”. Together with “Unterlagen”, it refers to the documents in which the information is recorded.
steht “steht” means “is written” or “appears” in “In den Unterlagen steht ...”. It is used when information is contained in a document or record.
auch “auch” means “also” and adds the contact method to the other issue already mentioned. It appears before “noch” in “steht auch noch ...”.
noch “noch” means “still” here and shows that the old contact method remains in the records. The combination “auch noch” adds the sense that this information is still there as well.
meine “meine” means “my” before “alte bevorzugte Kontaktmethode”. It identifies the contact method as belonging to the speaker.
alte “alte” means “old” or “former” in “meine alte bevorzugte Kontaktmethode”. It shows that this was the previously recorded contact preference.
bevorzugte “bevorzugte” means “preferred” in “meine alte bevorzugte Kontaktmethode”. It describes the contact method the speaker had selected as the preferred one.
Kontaktmethode “Kontaktmethode” means “contact method” in this dialogue. It refers to the way the office should contact the visitor, such as the method recorded in the paperwork.
beide “beide” means “both” in “beide Angaben” and refers to the two details that need updating. It is used directly before the plural noun “Angaben”.
Angaben “Angaben” means “details” or “information” in “beide Angaben”. Here it refers to the family-name information and the preferred contact information.
jetzt “jetzt” means “now” and shows that the staff member can make the changes immediately. It appears between “beide Angaben” and “ändern” in the sentence.
ändern “ändern” means “to change” or “to update” in “beide Angaben ... ändern”. After “kann”, it is the infinitive describing the action the staff member can perform.
wenn “wenn” means “if” and introduces the condition “wenn Sie mir Ihren Ausweis zeigen”. It connects the possible update with the visitor showing identification.
Sie “Sie” means formal “you” and addresses the visitor politely. It is the subject of “Sie mir Ihren Ausweis zeigen”.
Ihren “Ihren” means formal “your” before “Ausweis”. It identifies the identification document as belonging to the visitor being addressed.
Ausweis “Ausweis” means “identification” or “ID document” in this dialogue. It is the document the visitor must show before the details can be changed.
zeigen “zeigen” means “to show” in “Ihren Ausweis zeigen”. It describes presenting the identification document to the staff member.
Hier “Hier” means “here” and indicates that the speaker is handing over or presenting the identification document. It is used in the short response “Hier ist er”.
er “er” means “it” here and refers back to the masculine noun “Ausweis”. In “Hier ist er”, it identifies the document that is being shown.
möchte “möchte” expresses “would like” or a polite “want” in “Ich möchte, dass ...”. It introduces the speaker’s desired result for the information.
für “für” means “for” in “für zukünftige Besuche” and marks the visits that will take place later. This phrase states the purpose or future use of the corrected information.
zukünftige “zukünftige” means “future” in “zukünftige Besuche”. It describes visits that have not yet taken place.
Besuche “Besuche” means “visits” in “für zukünftige Besuche”. It refers to the visitor’s later visits to the office or service.
stimmen “stimmen” means “be correct” or “be accurate” in “dass die Angaben ... stimmen”. It describes information matching the correct details.
So “So” means “that way” or “as a result” in “So können wir Ihnen ... schicken”. It refers back to correcting the information and presents the resulting benefit.
können “können” means “can” or “be able to” in “So können wir ... schicken”. It expresses the office’s ability to send the reminders and results once the contact information is correct.
wir “wir” means “we” and refers to the staff or office sending the information. It is the subject in “So können wir Ihnen ... schicken”.
Ihnen “Ihnen” means formal “to you” in “wir Ihnen ... schicken”. It identifies the visitor as the recipient of the reminders and results.
Erinnerungen “Erinnerungen” means “reminders” in this dialogue. It refers to messages the office can send about appointments or related matters.
und “und” means “and” and links “Erinnerungen” with “Ergebnisse”. It joins the two types of information the office will send.
Ergebnisse “Ergebnisse” means “results” here, referring to the information the office will send to the visitor. It is coordinated with “Erinnerungen” by “und”.
über “über” means “via” or “by means of” in “über den richtigen Kontaktweg”. It identifies the route used to send the reminders and results.
richtigen “richtigen” means “correct” or “right” in “den richtigen Kontaktweg”. It specifies that the office should use the contact channel currently selected by the visitor.
Kontaktweg “Kontaktweg” means “contact channel” or “contact method” in this sentence. It names the route through which the office sends information.
schicken “schicken” means “to send” in “wir Ihnen ... schicken”. After “können”, it is the infinitive describing what the office will be able to do.
Muss “Muss” means “must” or “need to” in the question “Muss ich ... unterschreiben?”. It asks whether signing is required again.
das “das” means “the” before “korrigierte Formular”. It identifies the specific corrected form that may need another signature.
korrigierte “korrigierte” means “corrected” in “das korrigierte Formular”. It describes the form after the requested changes have been made.
einmal “einmal” means “one time” in the expression “noch einmal”. Together, “noch einmal” means “again” and refers to repeating the signing.
unterschreiben “unterschreiben” means “to sign” in “das korrigierte Formular ... unterschreiben”. It refers to adding the visitor’s signature to the corrected document.
Bitte “Bitte” means “please” and makes “Bitte unterschreiben Sie unten” a polite request. It is commonly placed at the beginning of a request.
unten “unten” means “at the bottom” in “unten”. It tells the visitor where on the form to sign.
nachdem “nachdem” means “after” and introduces the clause “nachdem ich die Änderungen vorgenommen habe”. It shows that signing should happen after the changes are completed.
Änderungen “Änderungen” means “changes” in “die Änderungen vorgenommen”. Here it refers to the corrections being made to the appointment paperwork.
vorgenommen “vorgenommen” means “made” or “carried out” in the expression “die Änderungen vorgenommen”. It is used with “habe” to describe completed changes.
habe “habe” means “have” in “nachdem ich die Änderungen vorgenommen habe”. It works with “vorgenommen” to show that the changes have been completed.
bin “bin” means “am” in “Ich bin erleichtert”. It is the form of “sein” used to describe the speaker’s current feeling.
erleichtert “erleichtert” means “relieved” in “Ich bin erleichtert”. It expresses the speaker’s feeling after the error was noticed before the appointment.
dem “dem” means “the” in “vor dem Termin”. Together with “Termin”, it refers to the appointment that has not yet occurred.
bemerkt “bemerkt” means “noticed” or “caught” in “dass wir das vor dem Termin bemerkt haben”. It describes recognizing the error before the appointment.
haben “haben” means “have” in “wir das ... bemerkt haben”. It combines with “bemerkt” to describe the completed noticing of the problem.
Sobald “Sobald” means “once” or “as soon as” and introduces the condition “Sobald Sie unterschreiben”. It marks the point after which the updated record will be ready.
der “der” means “the” before “aktualisierte Datensatz”. It identifies the particular record that will be ready after signing.
aktualisierte “aktualisierte” means “updated” in “der aktualisierte Datensatz”. It describes the record after the requested information has been changed.
Datensatz “Datensatz” means “record” or “data record” in this dialogue. It refers to the stored record containing the visitor’s corrected information.
bereit “bereit” means “ready” in “ist ... bereit”. It describes the updated record as prepared for future visits once the visitor has signed.

Grammar Points

nachdem + Nebensatz: Das Verb steht am Ende.

Nachdem ich das Formular unterschrieben habe, schicke ich die Unterlagen.

NAHKH-daym ikh dahs for-moo-LAHR oon-ter-SHREE-ben HAH-buh, SHIK-uh ikh dee OON-ter-lah-gen.

After I have signed the form, I send the documents.

Nach nachdem steht das konjugierte Verb im Nebensatz am Ende: unterschrieben habe.

vornehmen im Perfekt: vorgenommen

Ich habe die Änderung vorgenommen.

ikh HAH-buh dee EN-der-oong FOR-guh-NOM-en.

I made the change.

Das trennbare Verb vornehmen wird im Perfekt zu vorgenommen; vor und nehmen stehen zusammen.

German Vocabulary

ändern verb
EN-dern to change; to update
Angabe noun
AHN-gah-buh detail; piece of information Angaben
auffallen verb
OWF-fah-len to notice aufgefallen
bevorzugt adj
beh-FOR-tsookt preferred bevorzugte
falsch adv
fahls incorrectly; wrong
Familienname noun
fah-MEE-lee-en-nah-muh family name
Formular noun
for-moo-LAHR form
Kontaktmethode noun
kon-TAHKT-may-TOH-duh contact method
korrigieren verb
ko-rig-GEE-ren to correct
schreiben verb
SHRY-ben to spell; to write geschrieben
Termin noun
tehr-MEEN appointment
Unterlage noun
OON-ter-lah-guh document; paperwork Unterlagen

Quiz

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

form

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to correct

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to notice

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to spell; to write

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