Erforschen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erforschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "research", "investigate" or "examine".

Essential properties of "erforschen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erforschen
Simple past: erforschte
Participle: erforscht

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erforschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To research or investigate thoroughly"

Definition: "To investigate or examine something systematically and in detail to gain knowledge or information."
Translation(s): research, investigate, examine, study
Synonym(s): Untersuchen, Ergründen, Nachforschen
Related word(s): Forschen, Recherchieren, Analysieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Wissenschaftler erforschen die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf die Arktis.Scientists are researching the effects of climate change on the Arctic.
Wir müssen die Ursachen des Problems gründlich erforschen.We must thoroughly investigate the causes of the problem.
Sie erforscht seit Jahren die Geschichte ihrer Familie.She has been researching her family's history for years.

2.) "To explore or discover"

Definition: "To explore or discover an unknown place or territory."
Translation(s): explore, discover, scout
Synonym(s): erkunden, entdecken
Related word(s): durchforschen, auskundschaften

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Expedition wird das unbekannte Gebiet erforschen.The expedition will explore the unknown territory.
Kinder lieben es, ihre Umgebung erforschen.Children love to explore their surroundings.
Columbus wollte neue Seewege erforschen.Columbus wanted to explore new sea routes.
Die Wissenschaftler planen, die Geheimnisse des Meeres zu erforschen.Scientists plan to explore the secrets of the sea.

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