forschen
Translation
to research, to investigate, to explore
Examples
Wissenschaftler forschen an neuen Technologien.
Scientists are researching new technologies.
Er forscht nach den Ursachen des Problems.
He is investigating the causes of the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to research on sth. Scientists are researching on new medicines.
((for sth.)) to search for sth. She is researching for the truth.
Similar Words
untersuchen (to examine), erkunden (to explore)
Etymology
From Old High German 'forscōn' (to inquire), related to 'fragen' (to ask). Research is the act of asking questions.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'for searching'. When you do research, you are 'searching for' new knowledge.