ermitteln
Translation
to determine, to investigate, to ascertain, to identify
Examples
Die Polizei ermittelt die Ursache des Unfalls.
The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Wir müssen den Gewinner ermitteln.
We have to determine the winner.
Die Behörden ermitteln gegen den Verdächtigen.
The authorities are investigating the suspect.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ermitteln to investigate/determine sth. The police are investigating the cause.
gegen ((j-n)) ermitteln to investigate sb. They are investigating the manager.
Similar Words
Synonyms: untersuchen, feststellen, herausfinden
Etymology
Prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement) + 'Mittel' (means). It implies finding the 'means' to an end or result.
Memory Tips
Imagine a detective finding the 'Mittel' (means) to solve a case. The 'er-' prefix suggests they succeed.