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research / exploration
The systematic and scientific investigation of a topic, place, or phenomenon in order to gain new knowledge.
Die Erforschung der Tiefsee birgt noch viele Geheimnisse.
The exploration of the deep sea still holds many secrets.
'Erforschung' (research/exploration) is the nominalization of the verb 'erforschen' (to research/explore). The prefix 'er-' often indicates that an action leads to a successful result or to new knowledge.
Die Erforschung des Mars macht große Fortschritte.
The exploration of Mars is making great progress.
What is being researched very often appears in the genitive after 'Erforschung' (research/exploration). Alternatively, the preposition 'von' (of) with the dative can also be used.
Die Erforschung der menschlichen Psyche ist komplex.
The research into the human psyche is complex.
The word 'Erforschung' (research/exploration) is mainly used in scientific, academic, and formal contexts. It is rather rare in everyday language.
Der Artikel beschreibt die Erforschung seltener Krankheiten.
The article describes the research into rare diseases.
study / degree program
'das Studium' and 'die Erforschung' can both mean a close investigation of something. 'das Studium' emphasizes that you engage intensively with a topic or object and read, examine, or analyze it carefully. 'die Erforschung' sounds more scientific and goal-oriented: the aim is to gain new knowledge, for example about a disease, a place, or a natural phenomenon. 'Studium' can also fit when dealing with existing texts or information. 'Erforschung' fits especially when something is being actively investigated and new results are meant to emerge.
In der Bibliothek sucht mein Kollege Material für die Erforschung des Klimas.
In the library, my colleague is looking for material for research on the climate.
Das Studium der Karten zeigte, dass der alte Weg früher am Fluss entlangführte.
The study of the maps showed that the old path used to run along the river.