Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

erkunden konjugieren

Translation (Übersetzung) to explore, to investigate, to reconnoiter
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɛɐ̯ˈkʊndn̩]
B1
Verbs
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
verb discovery travel exploration research
A regular weak verb meaning to explore or investigate an area, often with a sense of discovery or examination. Commonly used for geographical exploration, research, or getting to know a new place.

erkunden is a German Verbs

Learn erkunden meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. erkunden is classified as a Verb in German grammar.

erkunden Examples (Beispiele) in English

erkunden examples with English translations. See how to use erkunden in sentences. erkunden example sentences in English below.

Wir wollen morgen die Altstadt erkunden.
We want to explore the old town tomorrow.
Planning a tourist activity
Die Forscher erkunden das unbekannte Gebiet.
The researchers are exploring the unknown territory.
Scientific exploration
Er hat die Möglichkeiten für sein neues Projekt erkundet.
He explored the possibilities for his new project.
Research and planning

erkunden Konjugation — Präsens, Perfekt, Präteritum, Imperativ, and Partizip II (Partizip 2) on one URL (Präteritum und Perfekt together here). English meaning and usage tips are above; common learner mistakes below when available.

erkunden Konjugation Präsens

ich
erkunde
du
erkundest
er/sie/es
erkundet
wir
erkunden
ihr
erkundet
sie/Sie
erkunden

erkunden Konjugation Perfekt

ich
habe erkundet
du
hast erkundet
er/sie/es
hat erkundet
wir
haben erkundet
ihr
habt erkundet
sie/Sie
haben erkundet

erkunden Konjugation Präteritum

ich
erkundete
du
erkundetest
er/sie/es
erkundete
wir
erkundeten
ihr
erkundetet
sie/Sie
erkundeten

erkunden Konjugation Futur I

ich
werde erkunden
du
wirst erkunden
er/sie/es
wird erkunden
wir
werden erkunden
ihr
werdet erkunden
sie/Sie
werden erkunden

erkunden Konjugation Futur II

ich
werde erkundet haben
du
wirst erkundet haben
er/sie/es
wird erkundet haben
wir
werden erkundet haben
ihr
werdet erkundet haben
sie/Sie
werden erkundet haben

erkunden Konjugation Imperativ

erkunden Sie

erkunden Konjugation Konjunktiv I

ich
erkunde
du
erkundest
er/sie/es
erkunde
wir
erkunden
ihr
erkundet
sie/Sie
erkunden

erkunden Konjugation Konjunktiv II

ich
erkundete
du
erkundetest
er/sie/es
erkundete
wir
erkundeten
ihr
erkundetet
sie/Sie
erkundeten

erkunden Konjugation Plusquamperfekt

ich
hatte erkundet
du
hattest erkundet
er/sie/es
hatte erkundet
wir
hatten erkundet
ihr
hattet erkundet
sie/Sie
hatten erkundet

erkunden Partizip 2

Partizip II (Partizip 2) — past participle for Perfekt, Plusquamperfekt, and passive. For erkunden it is erkundet (see Perfekt above with haben or sein).

erkunden — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for erkunden — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich erkunde die Stadt gestern
    Ich habe die Stadt gestern erkundet
    Erkunden requires Perfekt tense with haben for past actions, not simple present
  • Wir erkunden nach der Stadt
    Wir erkunden die Stadt
    Erkunden is a transitive verb that takes a direct object, not a prepositional phrase

erkunden Word Family - erkunden Related Words - erkunden Family Members

erkunden Word Family (Wortfamilie)

erkunden word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn erkunden family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore erkunden related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root (Stamm)
kund
Meaning: known, informed
Example: Related to 'kund' meaning known or informed
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Erkundung
Meaning: exploration, reconnaissance
Example: Die Erkundung des Gebiets dauerte mehrere Wochen.
Noun
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
erkundend
Meaning: exploring, investigating
Tense: present participle
Example: Die erkundende Gruppe fand interessante Spuren.
Adjective

erkunden Usage - erkunden Collocations - erkunden Idioms - erkunden Synonyms - erkunden Antonyms

erkunden Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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erkunden Collocations (Kollokationen)

erkunden collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn erkunden word combinations and how to use erkunden with other words naturally.

eine Gegend erkunden
to explore an area
High frequency
die Umgebung erkunden
to explore the surroundings
High frequency
eine Stadt erkunden
to explore a city
High frequency
Möglichkeiten erkunden
to explore possibilities
Medium frequency
die Natur erkunden
to explore nature
Medium frequency
ein Gebiet erkunden
to explore a territory
Medium frequency
neue Wege erkunden
to explore new paths
Medium frequency

erkunden Idioms (Redewendungen)

erkunden idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing erkunden with meanings and explanations. Master erkunden expressions used in everyday German.

Das Terrain erkunden
To explore the terrain
To investigate or examine a situation or area before taking action
Unbekanntes erkunden
To explore the unknown
To venture into unfamiliar territory or investigate something not yet understood

erkunden Synonyms (Synonyme)

erkunden synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for erkunden and expand your German vocabulary. Learn erkunden similar words and their usage.

erforschen
Meaning: to research, to investigate
High similarity
untersuchen
Meaning: to examine, to investigate
Medium similarity
durchstreifen
Meaning: to roam through, to wander through
Medium similarity
auskundschaften
Meaning: to scout, to reconnoiter
Medium similarity
entdecken
Meaning: to discover
Low similarity

erkunden Antonyms (Antonyme)

erkunden antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to erkunden. Discover erkunden opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

ignorieren
Meaning: to ignore
verlassen
Meaning: to leave, to abandon
meiden
Meaning: to avoid

erkunden Semantically Related Words - erkunden Contextually Related Words - erkunden Thematically Related Words

erkunden Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

erkunden semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to erkunden. Explore erkunden related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn erkunden contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Abenteuer Entdeckung Forschung Reise Untersuchung Wanderung

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