German word

recherchieren

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeʃɛʁˈʃiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbinvestigate

Example

Wir recherchieren die Ursachen des Problems.

We are investigating the causes of the problem.

Illustration for recherchieren (investigate)

More examples

Journalisten recherchieren oft wochenlang, bevor sie veröffentlichen.

Journalists often investigate for weeks before publishing.

Core concept

A researcher follows a trail from a question to relevant sources, comparing the evidence before accepting an answer.

Common phrases

  • Hintergründe recherchieren

    investigate the background

  • systematisch recherchieren

    investigate systematically

  • für ein Interview recherchieren

    investigate for an interview

Similar words

googeln: A quick web search for general information.
nachschauen: A quick check of a reference source or website for specific information.
überprüfen: A check that facts, figures, or other details are correct.
nachforschen: Extended investigation to uncover causes or background.

Definition in German

Recherchieren bedeutet, gezielt Informationen zu sammeln und ihre Quellen sowie Zuverlässigkeit zu prüfen.

Word origin

German recherchieren was borrowed from French rechercher, formed with re- and chercher, and adapted as a German verb ending in -ieren.

Usage tips

  • Recherchieren is neutral to formal and often suits careful source work, while googeln or nachschauen is more natural for a quick everyday lookup.

Other meanings

  • searchverb
  • researchverb

Opposites

Related words

  • die Rechercheinvestigationnoun
  • Recherchearbeitresearch worknoun
  • recherchiertinvestigatedadjective

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