die Bodenuntersuchung
Translation
soil analyses, soil tests, ground surveys
Examples
Die Firma führt Bodenuntersuchungen durch.
The company is conducting soil analyses.
Bodenuntersuchungen sind für den Bau wichtig.
Soil tests are important for construction.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) durchführen to carry out / conduct sth. They are conducting soil analyses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bodenanalyse, Bodengutachten
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Boden' (ground, soil) + 'Untersuchung' (investigation, examination). 'Untersuchung' itself comes from 'unter' (under) + 'suchen' (to search).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Boden' (soil) + 'unter' (under) + 'suchen' (to search). You are literally 'searching under the soil'.