lokalisieren
Translation
to locate, to pinpoint, to localize
Examples
Die Polizei konnte den Anruf lokalisieren.
The police were able to locate the call.
Wir müssen das Problem genau lokalisieren.
We have to pinpoint the problem precisely.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to locate sth. The fire department was able to locate the source of the fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: orten, feststellen, eingrenzen
Etymology
From 'lokal' (local) + the verb suffix '-isieren' (like '-ize'). It means 'to make local' or 'to find the locale of'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'localizing' a game or software, or finding the 'location' of something.