Goethe A2 Verb #203 unter (insep)

untersuchen

hat untersucht · untersuchte
Based on: suchen (nach), unter
1.

to investigate, to research

Examples
  • Die Polizei untersucht das Verschwinden von Mona Lisas Lächeln.
  • Police is investigating the disappearance of Mona Lisa's smile.
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2.

to examine

( in context of doctors )
Examples
  • Der Arzt untersucht mich.
  • The doctor examines me.
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The meaning of “suchen” (and its prefix versions)

"suchen" means "to search", but its prefix versions are about visiting, trying and choosing and other random things. Today, we'll learn how it all makes sense.

Vocab: suchen, die Suche, versuchen, der Versuch, aussuchen, durchsuchen, untersuchen, besuchen, der Besuch

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How many meanings does the German word 'untersuchen' have?

untersuchen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to investigate, to research , 2. to examine.

What is the past tense of 'untersuchen'?

hat untersucht / untersuchte

What is 'untersuchen' related to?

The word 'untersuchen' is related to suchen (nach) and unter.

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The meaning of “suchen” (and its prefix versions)
"suchen" means "to search", but its prefix versions are about visiting, trying and choosing and other random things. Today, we'll learn how it all makes sense.
Vocab: suchen, die Suche, versuchen, der Versuch, aussuchen, durchsuchen, untersuchen, besuchen, der Besuch
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