die Nachforschung
Translation
investigation, inquiry, research
Examples
Die Polizei stellt Nachforschungen an.
The police are conducting investigations.
Er begann seine Nachforschungen in der Bibliothek.
He began his research in the library.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct investigations Nachforschungen anstellen The police are conducting investigations.
investigations ((into/about sth.)) Nachforschungen über et4 His investigations into the matter were fruitless.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Untersuchung (investigation), Ermittlung (inquiry)
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after, pursuing) + 'forschen' (to research). Literally, 'to research after' something, implying an investigation.
Memory Tips
Think of a detective 'researching' clues 'after' a crime. Often used in the plural 'Nachforschungen' and with the verb 'anstellen' (to conduct).