Untersuchen
Example: Die Schüler untersuchen alte Fotos im Geschichtsunterricht.
Definition
"Untersuchen" means to carefully examine or analyze something in detail, often to discover facts or gain a deeper understanding. In the example phrase, it refers to students closely studying old photos in history class to learn more about the past.
Etymology
The word "untersuchen" comes from the German prefix "unter-" meaning 'under' or 'among' and the verb "suchen" meaning 'to search.' Together, they form "untersuchen," which literally suggests searching beneath the surface. Did you know? This reflects the investigative nature of the word, as if looking underneath to uncover hidden details.
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"Untersuchen" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 208 commonly used words.
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