VERB
forschen/ˈfɔʁʃn̩/to research; to do research; to explore
forschen is a German verb that means to research, to do research, or to explore. It is pronounced /ˈfɔʁʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "forschte" and the past participle is "geforscht".
Definitions
1.to carry out scientific research or investigation(science; academia)
a.work professionally (typically in science) to discover new knowledge
Sie forscht seit Jahren an einem Heilmittel gegen Krebs.—She has been researching a cure for cancer for years.
2.to search or investigate intensively(exploration; search)
a.to investigate thoroughly (context: looking for clues, information)
Die Polizei forschte nach dem Verbleib des vermissten Kindes.—The police investigated the whereabouts of the missing child.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | forschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | forsche |
| Present (du) | forschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | forscht |
| Preterite (ich) | forschte |
| Participle II | geforscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | forschte |
| Imperative (singular) | forsche |
| Imperative (plural) | forscht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "forschen" mean in English?
- "forschen" means to research, to do research, or to explore. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "forschen"?
- "forschen" is pronounced /ˈfɔʁʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "forschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "forschen" is "geforscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "forschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "forschen" becomes "forschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "forschen"?
- "forschen" is a verb in German.
