aus|forschen
Translation
to find out, to investigate, to spy out, to explore
Examples
Der Detektiv forscht den Verdächtigen aus.
The detective is investigating the suspect.
Sie versuchte, seine geheimen Pläne auszuforschen.
She tried to find out his secret plans.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((ausforschen)) to investigate (sb./sth.) The detective is investigating the suspect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erkunden (to explore), ermitteln (to investigate), ausspionieren (to spy out)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out, thoroughly) and the verb 'forschen' (to research). It literally means 'to research out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a researcher ('Forscher') going 'out' ('aus') to dig up secret information.