VERB
untersuchen/ˌʊntɐˈzuːxn̩/to examine; to investigate; to study
untersuchen is a German verb that means to examine, to investigate, or to study. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈzuːxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "untersuchte" and the past participle is "untersucht".
Definitions
1.to examine someone or something closely or in a medical context(medical/general)
a.to examine (a patient) medically
Der Arzt untersucht den Patienten gründlich.—The doctor examines the patient thoroughly.
b.to examine or inspect carefully
Die Polizei untersucht den Tatort.—The police are examining the crime scene.
2.to investigate or analyze scientifically(scientific)
a.to study something scientifically or academically
Die Forscher untersuchen die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.—The researchers are studying the effects of climate change.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | untersuchen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | untersuche |
| Present (du) | untersuchst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | untersucht |
| Preterite (ich) | untersuchte |
| Participle II | untersucht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | untersuchte |
| Imperative (singular) | untersuche |
| Imperative (plural) | untersucht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "untersuchen" mean in English?
- "untersuchen" means to examine, to investigate, or to study. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "untersuchen"?
- "untersuchen" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈzuːxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "untersuchen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "untersuchen" is "untersucht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "untersuchen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "untersuchen" becomes "untersuchte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "untersuchen"?
- "untersuchen" is a verb in German.
