English–German

“explore” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈkʊndən/

Example

Ich erkunde die Stadt am Wochenende.

I explore the city on the weekend.

Illustration for erkunden (explore)

How to say “explore” in German

“Explore” in German is erkunden.

A person moves through an unfamiliar place or subject, checking details to form a fuller picture.

Full entry for erkunden: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with erkunden

Wir erkunden oft unbekannte Küstenabschnitte.

We often explore unknown stretches of coastline.

Tips for using erkunden

  • Erkunden is transitive and takes an accusative object, while sich erkundigen means to ask for information and uses nach with the dative.

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