die Sondierung
Translation
exploration, probing, sounding, exploratory talk
Examples
Die Sondierung des Geländes war schwierig.
The exploration of the terrain was difficult.
Die Parteien begannen die Sondierungen für eine Koalition.
The parties began exploratory talks for a coalition.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) exploration of sth. The exploration of new possibilities.
((for sth.)) exploratory talks for sth. The exploratory talks for a new government.
Similar Words
Erkundung (exploration), Untersuchung (investigation), Vorgespräch (preliminary talk)
Etymology
From the verb 'sondieren' (to probe), which comes from French 'sonder'. The suffix '-ung' forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sonar' device 'sondieren' (probing) the depths, whether it's the ocean floor or a political agreement.