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to analyze
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.
to analyze
To interpret a text, a situation, a problem, or a behavior in depth and show the connections in order to arrive at a deeper understanding.
Wir müssen die aktuelle Marktsituation genau analysieren, bevor wir eine Entscheidung treffen.
We need to analyze the current market situation carefully before we make a decision.
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.
to examine / investigate
Untersuchen and analysieren both mean checking something systematically. Untersuchen is the more general term for carefully examining something, while analysieren emphasizes a detailed breakdown of its components, structure, or how it works. Untersuchen is suitable for an initial examination, while analysieren is more appropriate for a systematic, detailed evaluation.
Die Techniker analysieren das Gerät im Detail, um seine einzelnen Funktionen zu verstehen.
The technicians analyze the device in detail to understand its individual functions.
Die Techniker untersuchen das Gerät, um die Ursache des Problems zu finden.
The technicians examine the device to find the cause of the problem.
