Ermitteln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ermitteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to investigate", "to ascertain" or "to determine".

Essential properties of "ermitteln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ermitteln
Simple past: ermittelte
Participle: ermittelt

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 "ermitteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To investigate or ascertain through evidence"

Definition: "To investigate or ascertain something by collecting and analyzing information or evidence."
Translation(s): to investigate, to ascertain, to determine, to find out
Synonym(s): Untersuchen, Nachforschen, Herausfinden
Related word(s): Ermittlung, Ermittler

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei ermittelt in einem komplexen Mordfall.The police are investigating a complex murder case.
Wir müssen den genauen Sachverhalt noch ermitteln.We still need to ascertain the exact facts.
Der Detektiv ermittelte undercover in der Firma.The detective investigated undercover in the company.

2.) "To calculate or determine a value"

Definition: "To calculate or determine a value or result through a mathematical or logical process."
Translation(s): to calculate, to determine, to ascertain, to find
Synonym(s): berechnen, feststellen, bestimmen
Related word(s): Ermittlung, Ergebnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Statistiker ermittelte den Durchschnittswert der Daten.The statistician determined the average value of the data.
Wir müssen noch die genauen Kosten ermitteln.We still need to determine the exact costs.
Die Studie ermittelte einen Zusammenhang zwischen den Variablen.The study found a correlation between the variables.

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