No. 1,546 in German
erkunden
"Erkunden" means "to explore" or "to investigate."
In a sentence
Ich erkunde gerne neue Städte, wenn ich reise.
I like to explore new cities when I travel.
This sentence uses 'erkunden' to indicate the act of exploring and discovering places in a curious manner.
Die Wissenschaftler erkunden das Verhalten von Tieren in ihrem natürlichen Lebensraum.
The scientists investigate the behavior of animals in their natural habitat.
Here, 'erkunden' suggests a methodical exploration or investigation for gaining knowledge.
Wir erkunden die Möglichkeiten für eine bessere Zusammenarbeit zwischen unseren Teams.
We are exploring the opportunities for better collaboration between our teams.
In this case, 'erkunden' refers to figurative exploration, such as considering options or opportunities.
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