forschen
research
Etwas genau untersuchen, um neue Dinge zu lernen oder Antworten zu finden.
The German word "forschen" is a verb that means "to research" or "to investigate". It is rooted in the concept of systematic study or inquiry. Related terms include "untersuchen" (to examine), "erforschen" (to explore or study closely), and "studieren" (to study).
While "forschen" specifically focuses on research—often in a scientific or academic context—"untersuchen" can refer to a broader examination of various subjects, and "erforschen" emphasizes an exploratory approach, often used in a more in-depth or adventurous sense.
Make “forschen” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Die Wissenschaftler forschen im Labor.verb
The scientists research in the laboratory.
Viele Studenten forschen an neuen Methoden.verb
Many students research new methods.
Woran forschte die Forscherin im vergangenen Jahr?verb
What did the researcher research last year?
Wirst du im nächsten Semester alleine forschen?verb
Will you research alone next semester?
Wir haben jahrelang nach dem Medikament geforscht.verb
We researched the medicine for years.
Forscht ihr gemeinsam an der neuen Erfindung?verb
Are you researching the new invention together?
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad