forschen
Translation
to research, to investigate
Examples
Er forscht an einem neuen Medikament.
He is researching a new medicine.
Sie forscht nach den Ursachen der Krankheit.
She is investigating the causes of the disease.
Grammar Patterns
((on/in sth.dat)) to research on sth. He is researching a new medicine.
((for sth.dat)) to investigate sth. She is investigating the causes.
Similar Words
untersuchen (to examine), erkunden (to explore)
Etymology
From Old High German 'forscōn' (to ask, investigate), related to 'fragen' (to ask).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'for searching'. Research involves searching for information.