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erkunden

explore

Meaning of erkunden

Deutsch

eine Gegend oder einen Ort genau ansehen, um ihn kennenzulernen

English

to travel around a place to learn about it

explore

Pronunciation

German
[ɛʁˈkʊndn̩]

erkunden with English translation

erkunden usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wir erkunden heute die Altstadt zu Fuß.

Today we're exploring the old town on foot.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Kinder erkunden den Garten hinter dem Haus.

The children explore the garden behind the house.

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What's the difference between erkunden, entdecken, and prüfen

🇩🇪German

Means to discover or notice something new; it focuses more on the result than on the process of exploring.

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🇩🇪German

Means to check or verify something, focusing on correctness, quality, or condition rather than exploring an area.

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erkunden belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does erkunden mean?

to travel around a place to learn about it

How do you pronounce erkunden?

erkunden is pronounced [ɛʁˈkʊndn̩].

How is erkunden used in a sentence?

Today we're exploring the old town on foot. Translation: Wir erkunden heute die Altstadt zu Fuß.

Is erkunden part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, erkunden (explore) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is erkunden part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, erkunden (explore) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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