VERB
ermitteln/ɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/to determine; to investigate; to ascertain
ermitteln is a German verb that means to determine, to investigate, or to ascertain. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ermittelte" and the past participle is "ermittelt".
Definitions
1.to investigate a case or situation, especially by police or authorities(investigation, police, law)
a.to search and collect facts to solve a crime
Die Polizei konnte den Täter nach wochenlangen Ermittlungen ermitteln.—The police were able to identify the perpetrator after weeks of investigations.
2.to determine or ascertain something, especially data, facts, or results(general, formal/administrative)
a.to find out by calculation or research
Wir müssen noch die genauen Kosten ermitteln.—We still have to determine the exact costs.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ermitteln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ermittle |
| Present (du) | ermittelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ermittelt |
| Preterite (ich) | ermittelte |
| Participle II | ermittelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ermittelte |
| Imperative (singular) | ermittle |
| Imperative (plural) | ermittelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ermitteln" mean in English?
- "ermitteln" means to determine, to investigate, or to ascertain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ermitteln"?
- "ermitteln" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ermitteln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ermitteln" is "ermittelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ermitteln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ermitteln" becomes "ermittelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ermitteln"?
- "ermitteln" is a verb in German.
