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 or to check something systematically(medicine, science)
a.to perform a physical examination for health or scientific reasons
Der Arzt untersuchte den Patienten gründlich.—The doctor thoroughly examined the patient.
2.to investigate; to look into a matter closely(general use)
a.to study a topic, problem, or situation in detail
Die Polizei untersuchte den Vorfall.—The police investigated the incident.
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.
