Erkunden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erkunden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to explore", "to investigate" or "to discover".

Essential properties of "erkunden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erkunden
Simple past: erkundete
Participle: erkundet

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 "erkunden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To explore or investigate an unknown area/topic"

Definition: "To explore or investigate an unknown area or topic."
Translation(s): to explore, to investigate, to discover
Synonym(s): erforschen, auskundschaften
Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
Related word(s): Erkundung, erkundigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir wollen die Stadt erkunden und ihre Geschichte kennenlernen.We want to explore the city and learn about its history.
Die Forscher erkunden den Dschungel auf der Suche nach neuen Arten.The researchers explore the jungle in search of new species.
Kinder lieben es, die Natur zu erkunden.Children love to explore nature.

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