investigator
die Ermittlerin, die Ermittlerinnen
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investigator
A woman who systematically examines a matter and gathers information, especially when investigating a crime.
Die Ermittlerin befragte mehrere Zeugen und sicherte Spuren am Tatort.
The investigator questioned several witnesses and secured evidence at the crime scene.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ermittlerinnen |
| genitive | der Ermittlerin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Ermittlerin | die Ermittlerinnen |
| accusative | die Ermittlerin | die Ermittlerinnen |
| dative | der Ermittlerin | den Ermittlerinnen |
| genitive | der Ermittlerin | der Ermittlerinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Ermittlerin' (female investigator) belongs to the word family of the verb 'ermitteln' (to investigate). This also includes 'der Ermittler' (male investigator) and 'die Ermittlung' (investigation) for the investigation itself. The shared word stem helps you recognize the words.
Die Ermittlerin ermittelt seit Wochen in diesem Fall, und ihre Ermittlungen dauern an.
The investigator has been investigating this case for weeks, and her investigations are ongoing.
'Ermittlerin' (investigator) is often used with activities such as 'Zeugen befragen' (to question witnesses), 'Spuren sichern' (to secure evidence), 'eine Spur verfolgen' (to follow a lead), and 'einen Fall lösen' (to solve a case). These collocations show which tasks are central to the job.
Die Ermittlerin verfolgte eine wichtige Spur bis zu einem verlassenen Gebäude.
The investigator followed an important lead to an abandoned building.
The word is often used with 'als' (as) and verbs such as 'arbeiten' (to work), 'tätig sein' (to work as), or 'eingesetzt werden' (to be assigned) when the professional role is being emphasized.
Sie arbeitet seit zehn Jahren als Ermittlerin bei der Polizei.
She has been working as an investigator for the police for ten years.
