untersuchen
Translation
examined, investigated, inspected, researched
Examples
Der Detektiv untersuchte den Tatort.
The detective investigated the crime scene.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to examine/investigate sb./sth. Der Arzt untersucht den Patienten.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to examine sth. for sth. Er untersucht das Blut auf Antikörper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prüfen (to check), analysieren (to analyze); Antonyms: ignorieren (to ignore).
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) and 'suchen' (to seek, search). It literally means 'to search under,' implying a thorough, in-depth examination.
Memory Tips
Picture a mechanic looking 'under' the hood of a car to 'search' for the problem.