Untersuchen
Example: Der Arzt wird den Patienten gründlich untersuchen.
Definition
"Untersuchen" means to carefully examine or investigate something or someone, often to gather information or diagnose a condition. For example, a doctor might "untersuchen" a patient thoroughly to understand their health status or identify any issues.
Etymology
The word "untersuchen" comes from the German prefix "unter-" meaning "under" and the verb "suchen" meaning "to seek" or "to search." Together, it literally means "to search under," reflecting the idea of looking closely or investigating beneath the surface.
Learn to use this word actively
"Untersuchen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
