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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.
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Forschung refers generally to scientific work aimed at gaining knowledge, including research in an entire field. Erforschung focuses more strongly on the systematic investigation of a specific topic, place, or phenomenon. When the subject of investigation is clearly named, Erforschung therefore highlights the targeted process.
Das neue Projekt dient der Erforschung der Folgen des Klimawandels für den Wald.
The new project is dedicated to researching the effects of climate change on the forest.
Das Institut betreibt seit vielen Jahren Forschung zum Klimawandel.
The institute has been conducting research on climate change for many years.
