untersuchen
Translation
examined, investigated, inspected, researched
Examples
Die Ärzte untersuchten die Proben.
The doctors examined the samples.
Die Ergebnisse der untersuchten Proben waren negativ.
The results of the examined samples were negative.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to examine/investigate sb./sth. The doctor examines the patient.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to examine sth. for sth. He examines the blood for antibodies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prüfen (to check), analysieren (to analyze); Antonyms: ignorieren (to ignore).
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) and 'suchen' (to seek, search). It literally means 'to search under,' implying a thorough, in-depth examination.
Memory Tips
Picture a mechanic looking 'under' the hood of a car to 'search' for the problem.