ermitteln
ermitteln
ɛɐ̯mɪtln
emitln
erbetteln

Definition & Meaning of "ermitteln"in German

ermitteln
01

to investigate, to ascertain

Durch Nachforschungen oder Untersuchungen herausfinden 
ermitteln definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Strong
Auxiliary verb
haben
1st person singular
ermittle
3rd person singular
ermittelt
Present participle
ermittelnd
Past simple
ermittelte
Past participle
ermittelt
Examples
Die Polizei konnte den Mörder nicht ermitteln. 

Police couldn't identify the murderer.

02

to determine (the cause), to diagnose

Die genaue Ursache eines Problems durch Untersuchung feststellen 
ermitteln definition and meaning
Examples
Der Mechaniker ermittelte das Problem im Motor. 

The mechanic diagnosed the problem in the engine.

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