English–German
“investigate” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈmɪtl̩n/
Example
Die Polizei ermittelt den Fall.
The police are investigating the case.
How to say “investigate” in German
“Investigate” in German is ermitteln.
A methodical inquiry turns uncertain evidence or calculations into a clear answer.
Example sentences with ermitteln
Bevor ich anrufe, muss ich die Telefonnummer ermitteln.
Before I call, I have to look up the phone number.
Tips for using ermitteln
- The construction in einem Fall ermitteln means investigate a case, whereas etwas ermitteln commonly means determine or calculate a result.
Other German words for “investigate”
Die Polizei untersucht den Tatort.
The police are investigating the crime scene.
Wir recherchieren die Ursachen des Problems.
We are investigating the causes of the problem.