untersuchend
Translation
investigating, examining, inquiring
Examples
Der untersuchende Arzt stellte eine Diagnose.
The examining doctor made a diagnosis.
Die untersuchende Kommission fand keine Beweise.
The investigating commission found no evidence.
Grammar Patterns
the ((investigating)) + noun The investigating officer asked questions.
Similar Words
prüfend (checking), forschend (researching)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'untersuchen' (to investigate), from 'unter' (under) + 'suchen' (to search). Literally 'searching under'.
Memory Tips
The '-d' ending turns the verb into an adjective, similar to adding '-ing' in English (e.g., 'investigating').