forschen
Translation
to research, to investigate
Examples
Sie forscht an einem neuen Medikament.
She is researching a new medicine.
Er forscht nach den Ursachen des Problems.
He is investigating the causes of the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.dat)) to research sth. She is researching new technologies.
((for sth.dat)) to investigate/search for sth. He is searching for the truth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: untersuchen, recherchieren; Antonyms: ignorieren
Etymology
From Middle High German 'vorschen' (to ask, to inquire), related to 'Frage' (question).
Memory Tips
Think of it as searching 'for' information. To do 'Forschung' (research), you must 'forschen'.