die Exploration
Translation
exploration, investigation, prospecting
Examples
Die Exploration des Weltraums ist faszinierend.
The exploration of space is fascinating.
Die geologische Exploration sucht nach Rohstoffen.
Geological exploration searches for raw materials.
Grammar Patterns
the exploration of sth. The exploration of Mars is a goal for NASA.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erkundung (reconnaissance), Erforschung (research/exploration), Untersuchung (investigation)
Etymology
From Latin 'exploratio' (an examination). The suffix '-ation' often denotes a process or action and is feminine in German.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'exploration'. The '-ion' ending is a strong clue for the feminine gender 'die'.