Untersuchen
Example: Der Arzt wird den Patienten gründlich untersuchen.
Definition
"Untersuchen" means to carefully examine or investigate something or someone in order to gain information or understand a condition. For example, a doctor examining a patient thoroughly is an act of "untersuchen." It involves detailed observation and analysis to identify issues or facts.
Etymology
The word "untersuchen" comes from the German prefix "unter-" meaning 'under' or 'among' and the verb "suchen" meaning 'to seek' or 'to search.' Together, it originally implied searching beneath the surface or looking into something closely. Did you know that "untersuchen" literally suggests 'to look under' something to find out more?
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"Untersuchen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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