untersuchst

Untersuchst is the second-person singular present indicative form of the German verb untersuchen, meaning to examine, investigate, or study. It is used with the pronoun du: for example, du untersuchst. The infinitive form is untersuchen, and the related verb forms include untersucht (third person singular and past participle) and untersuchten (past tense).

Etymology and grammar: untersuchen combines the prefix unter- with suchen (to search). In the present tense, the verb follows the regular German conjugation pattern for weak verbs of the du form, adding the ending -st to the stem: untersche– becomes untersuchst in du form. The spelling and pronunciation reflect standard German orthography, including the cluster sch before the final -st.

Usage and context: Untersuchst is common in medical, scientific, forensic, and everyday contexts when describing what someone is currently examining. Examples include: "Du untersuchst den Patienten," meaning you are examining the patient, and "Was untersuchst du hier?" meaning what are you examining here? The form is part of ordinary speech and writing and routinely appears in reports, notes, and dialogues.

Related terms: The noun form Untersuchungen denotes examinations or investigations, while Untersuchung refers to a single examination or inquiry. The past tense forms include untersuchte (ich/er) and untersuchten (wir/sie). The imperative form for giving a direct command is Untersuche! in the singular, which differs from the indicative du- form untersuchst.