German word

forschen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔɐ̯ʃn̩/

Meaning

  • verbresearch

Example

Wir forschen an neuen Behandlungsmethoden.

We are researching new treatment methods.

Illustration for forschen (research)

More examples

Eine NGO forscht nach sozialen Folgen der Politik.

An NGO is researching the social effects of the policy.

Core concept

A research team follows evidence through experiments to understand how a process works.

Common phrases

  • systematisch forschen

    research systematically

  • an der Universität forschen

    conduct research at the university

  • forschen nach Ursachen

    research the causes

Similar words

untersuchen: Examine something closely, often with tests, to identify problems or causes.
erforschen: Investigate an unknown subject deeply to discover new knowledge.
recherchieren: Gather facts and background by consulting documents and other sources.
analysieren: Break down data or information to reveal its meaning and patterns.

Definition in German

systematisch und wissenschaftlich Informationen oder Ursachen zu einem Thema untersuchen, um neue Erkenntnisse zu gewinnen

Word origin

Forschen is an inherited German development from Middle High German vorschen, and its older sense of investigating remains visible in its scientific use.

Usage tips

  • Forschen usually suggests systematic or academic investigation, while suchen commonly means looking for something in everyday situations.

Other meanings

  • investigateverb

Related words

  • die Forschungsmethoderesearch methodnoun
  • das Forschungsinstitutresearch institutenoun

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