nachholen

to make up for, to catch up on (missed lessons or schooling)

verb NAHKH-hoh-len Rare

Also means

to fetch later

Usage Note

Nachholen in an educational context means to complete or catch up on learning that was missed. Versäumten Stoff nachholen (make up for missed material) is a common phrase. It can also mean completing qualifications later in life.

Examples

"Nach ihrer Krankheit musste sie den verpassten Unterrichtsstoff nachholen."

Natural Translation

After her illness she had to catch up on the missed coursework.

Literal Translation

After her illness had to she the missed lesson-material make-up.

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