English–German
“investigation” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈmɪtlʊŋ/
Example
Die Ermittlung dauert noch an.
The investigation is still ongoing.
How to say “investigation” in German
“Investigation” in German is Ermittlung.
A structured search through facts that ends with an identified answer, value, or cause.
Example sentences with Ermittlung
Kannst du mir bei der Ermittlung des Termins helfen?
Can you help me determine the date?
Tips for using Ermittlung
- The phrase eine Ermittlung durchführen usually refers to conducting an investigation, whereas Werte ermitteln refers to calculating or determining values.
Other German words for “investigation”
Die Polizei begann Untersuchungen.
The police began their investigation.
Die Dauer des Ermittlungsverfahrens ist oft ungewiss.
The duration of the investigation is often uncertain.