VERB
erforschen/ɛɐ̯ˈfɔʁʃn̩/to explore; to research; to investigate
erforschen is a German verb that means to explore, to research, or to investigate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔʁʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erforschte" and the past participle is "erforscht".
Definitions
1.to study something thoroughly in order to gain new knowledge about it(science; knowledge)
a.to investigate or explore something unknown or not yet well understood
Wissenschaftler wollen das Weltall erforschen.—Scientists want to explore the universe.
b.to systematically study a subject or phenomenon
Sie erforscht die Ursachen von Krankheiten.—She is researching the causes of diseases.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erforschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erforsche |
| Present (du) | erforschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erforscht |
| Preterite (ich) | erforschte |
| Participle II | erforscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erforschte |
| Imperative (singular) | erforsche |
| Imperative (plural) | erforscht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erforschen" mean in English?
- "erforschen" means to explore, to research, or to investigate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erforschen"?
- "erforschen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔʁʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erforschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erforschen" is "erforscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erforschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erforschen" becomes "erforschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erforschen"?
- "erforschen" is a verb in German.
