recherchieren
Translation
to research, to investigate
Examples
Er recherchierte die ganze Nacht.
He researched all night.
Die Polizei recherchierte in dem Fall.
The police investigated the case.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to research sth. He researched the background of the case.
((über+4)) to research about sth. She researched rare animal species.
((nach+3)) to search for sth. He researched for a solution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: untersuchen (to examine), ermitteln (to investigate)
Etymology
From French 'rechercher' (to seek out). It's composed of 're-' (again) and 'chercher' (to search).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'research'. You are 're-searching' for information over and over.