A systematic and detailed examination of something in order to understand its components, structure, or functioning.
example
Die Analyse der Blutprobe ergab keine Auffälligkeiten.
The analysis of the blood sample showed no abnormalities.
Usage tips
Sentence structure with genitive
Very often, the object after 'Analyse' (analysis) is in the genitive to say what is being analyzed. In colloquial speech, 'von' + dative is often used instead.
EXAMPLE
Die Analyse des Problems dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The analysis of the problem took several hours.
Typical collocations
In scientific or business contexts, 'Analyse' (analysis) is often combined with the verbs 'durchführen' (to carry out), 'erstellen' (to create), or 'vorlegen' (to present/submit).
EXAMPLE
Das Team wird morgen die Analyse der Marktdaten vorlegen.
The team will present the analysis of the market data tomorrow.
Context clue
You can often recognize the meaning 'Psychoanalyse' (psychoanalysis) from the fixed expression 'in Analyse sein' (to be in analysis). Here it always refers to a person and psychotherapeutic treatment.
EXAMPLE
Mein Freund ist seit einem Jahr in Analyse, um seine Ängste zu bewältigen.
My friend has been in analysis for a year to cope with his fears.
Compare with
near_synonym
Analyse vs Studium
study / degree program
'das Studium' and 'die Analyse' can both mean close engagement with a topic. In this meaning, 'Studium' is about intensive reading, observation, or investigation over a longer period of time. 'Analyse' is usually more systematic: you break something down into parts and look closely at how it is structured or how it works. 'Studium' often sounds broader and longer-term, while 'Analyse' sounds more precise and methodical. For a university degree program, you say 'Studium', but that is a different meaning.
Analyse
Bei der Arbeit zeigt die Analyse, warum die Maschine oft stehen bleibt.
In the work, the analysis shows why the machine often stops running.
Studium
Das Studium alter Briefe hilft der Forscherin, die Familie besser zu verstehen.
The study of old letters helps the researcher understand the family better.