VERB
ermitteln/ɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/to investigate; to determine; to ascertain
ermitteln is a German verb that means to investigate, to determine, or to ascertain. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ermittelte" and the past participle is "ermittelt".
Definitions
1.to conduct an official investigation, especially by the police or authorities(police, legal)
a.to investigate a crime
Die Polizei ermittelt in dem Fall.—The police are investigating the case.
2.to determine or find something out by research, calculation, or inquiry(general)
a.to ascertain a result
Die Ergebnisse wurden im Labor ermittelt.—The results were determined in the laboratory.
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 investigate, to determine, 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.
