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untersuchen

investigate

Meaning of untersuchen

to try to find out the facts about something

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German/ʊntɐˈsuːxən/
investigate
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untersuchen belongs to the topic "Top 2500, Errors and Bugs, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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untersuchen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between untersuchen / ermitteln / erforschen / nachforschen / prüfen / analysieren

🇩🇪German
untersuchen

investigate — to try to find out the facts about something

B2Often
E
🇩🇪German
ermitteln

To formally investigate and establish facts, especially in police, legal, or journalistic contexts.

B2Very Often

Die Polizei ermittelt den Hintergrund des Vorfalls.

Полиция расследует обстоятельства инцидента.

E
🇩🇪German
erforschen

To explore or study something in depth, usually in science, research, or systematic inquiry.

B2Often

Die Forscher erforschen die Ursachen der Krankheit.

Исследователи изучают причины болезни.

N
🇩🇪German
nachforschen

To look into something and find out details, often by asking around or searching for information; less formal than 'ermitteln'.

B2Often

Ich werde nachforschen, wer für den Fehler verantwortlich ist.

Я выясню, кто отвечает за ошибку.

P
🇩🇪German
prüfen

To check or verify something to make sure it is correct or meets requirements.

B2Very Often

Die Redaktion prüft die Angaben vor der Veröffentlichung.

Редакция проверяет сведения перед публикацией.

A
🇩🇪German
analysieren

To analyze, meaning to examine in detail the structure, causes, or connections.

B2Very Often

Der Experte analysiert die Daten aus der Studie.

Эксперт анализирует данные из исследования.

R
🇩🇪German
recherchieren

To research by searching for and gathering information, especially for an article, project, or presentation.

B2Often

Vor dem Vortrag habe ich zu dem Thema recherchiert.

Перед докладом я собрал информацию по этой теме.

A
🇩🇪German
aufklären

To clarify or uncover the truth, often about crimes, mistakes, or misunderstandings.

B2Often

Der Fall konnte schnell aufgeklärt werden.

Дело удалось быстро раскрыть.

N
🇩🇪German
nachgehen

To follow up on something or pursue it; when used for checking facts, it is often a bit less direct.

B2Often

Die Journalistin geht einem Gerücht über den Minister nach.

Журналистка проверяет слух о министре.

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untersuchen translation: investigate. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce untersuchen

/ʊntɐˈsuːxən/

untersuchen translation

investigate

untersuchen transcription

/ʊntɐˈsuːxən/

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untersuchen meaning: what does it mean?

versuchen, die Fakten über etwas herauszufinden

untersuchen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

untersuchen is pronounced as /ʊntɐˈsuːxən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is untersuchen part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, untersuchen (investigate) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is untersuchen part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, untersuchen (investigate) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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