die Erkundung
Translation
exploration, inquiry, reconnaissance, investigation
Examples
Die Erkundung des Gebiets war schwierig.
The exploration of the area was difficult.
Er ging auf Erkundung in die Stadt.
He went exploring in the city.
Grammar Patterns
to go on an exploration / reconnaissance auf Erkundung gehen The researchers are going on an exploration.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Untersuchung (investigation), Forschung (research), Aufklärung (reconnaissance)
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'erkunden' (to explore). The suffix '-ung' forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
This noun refers to the act of the verb 'erkunden'. Remember it as 'the act of exploring'.