erkunden
Translation
to explore, to scout, to investigate
Examples
Wir wollen die neue Stadt erkunden.
We want to explore the new city.
Der Satellit erkundet den Mars.
The satellite is exploring Mars.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to explore, investigate (sth.) The researchers are exploring the cave.
Similar Words
erforschen (to research), untersuchen (to investigate), entdecken (to discover)
Etymology
From er- (prefix indicating achievement through action) + Kunde (knowledge, information) + -en. It means to gain knowledge about something by investigating.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Kunde' (customer) who wants to 'erkunden' (explore) all the products in a store.