Verb

konsultieren

Translation

to consult, to see (a doctor), to confer with

Er hat einen Anwalt konsultiert.

He has consulted a lawyer.

Die Ärztin konsultiert die Akte des Patienten.

The doctor is consulting the patient's file.

Sie konsultiert regelmäßig ihre Kollegen.

She regularly consults her colleagues.

((j-n)) konsultieren to consult sb. She consulted a specialist.

((et4)) konsultieren to consult sth. He consulted the map.

Synonyms: befragen (to ask), beraten (to advise), zu Rate ziehen (to call in for advice)

From Latin 'consultare', to deliberate. Directly related to the English verb 'to consult'.

This is a direct cognate of 'to consult'. The usage is very similar, e.g., 'einen Experten konsultieren' means 'to consult an expert'.