die Untersuchung
Translation
investigation, examination, study, check-up
Examples
Die Polizei beginnt eine Untersuchung.
The police are starting an investigation.
Der Arzt macht eine Untersuchung.
The doctor is doing an examination.
Die wissenschaftliche Untersuchung dauert lange.
The scientific study takes a long time.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct an investigation/examination eine Untersuchung durchführen/machen The doctor is conducting a thorough examination.
an investigation of ((sth.)) eine Untersuchung von+3 The investigation of the case is ongoing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Prüfung, Ermittlung, Analyse; Antonyms: N/A
Etymology
From the verb 'untersuchen' (to investigate). 'unter-' (under) + 'suchen' (to seek/search). The '-ung' suffix forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'under-search'. You are searching 'under' (unter) the obvious to find the truth.