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To examine something systematically and in detail in order to understand its components, structure, or how it works. This often happens in a scientific or technical context.
Der Chemiker analysiert die Substanz, um ihre Zusammensetzung zu bestimmen.
The chemist analyzes the substance to determine its composition.
The verb 'analysieren' (to analyze) belongs to a word family with the noun 'die Analyse' (analysis). The ending '-ieren' is typical of many verbs that come from other languages.
Nachdem wir die Daten analysiert hatten, schrieben wir die Analyse.
After we had analyzed the data, we wrote the analysis.
'Analysieren' (to analyze) is a transitive verb and almost always needs an accusative object. You always analyze 'etwas' (something).
Die Expertin analysiert die wirtschaftliche Lage des Landes.
The expert analyzes the country's economic situation.
This meaning is often recognizable from objects related to science and technology. When people talk about 'Daten' (data), 'Proben' (samples), 'Ergebnisse' (results), or 'Substanzen' (substances), it is about a systematic examination.
Im Labor analysieren wir die Wasserproben auf Schadstoffe.
In the laboratory, we analyze the water samples for pollutants.
In this meaning, 'analysieren' (to analyze) is often used with abstract concepts. Typical combinations are 'ein Problem analysieren' (to analyze a problem), 'einen Text analysieren' (to analyze a text), 'das Verhalten analysieren' (to analyze the behavior), or 'einen Fehler analysieren' (to analyze an error).
Im Deutschunterricht analysieren wir ein Gedicht von Goethe.
In German class, we analyze a poem by Goethe.
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'betrachten' and 'analysieren' can both mean that you deal with a topic in more detail. 'betrachten' is more general and often less strict: you look at a topic from a particular perspective. 'analysieren' is more precise and systematic. It involves examining details, connections, or reasons. The words can be confused because both can fit in texts, conversations, or when dealing with problems. For a brief or general point of view, you are more likely to say 'betrachten'. For a thorough examination, 'analysieren' is more suitable.
Die Gruppe hat die Zahlen genau analysiert und mehrere Fehler gefunden.
The group analyzed the figures carefully and found several errors.
Im Kurs betrachten wir das Problem aus der Sicht der Kunden.
In the course, we consider the problem from the customers' point of view.