noun
research
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Forschung means research. Primary sense: systematic, scientific investigation. Often uncountable when referring to research in general; the plural Forschungen refers to specific studies or projects. Noun: die Forschung. Plural: die Forschungen. Regular declension; genitive der Forschung. No special preposition or irregular plural.
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Die Ergebnisse wurden in der Forschung diskutiert, nachdem die Wissenschaftler neue Daten gesammelt hatten.
The results were discussed in research after the scientists had collected new data.
Die Forschung in diesem Bereich ist sehr weit fortgeschritten.
Research in this area is very advanced.
Die Forschung zur Klimaerwärmung ist sehr wichtig.
Research into global warming is very important.
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Imagine scientists in a lab doing experiments labeled 'Forschung'.
Forschung — think 'for' + 'schung' (like 'search' sound) to recall 'research'.
Die Forschung — remember 'die' by picturing a female lead researcher heading the project.
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Forschung is usually uncountable when referring to the activity (research). Use 'Forschungen' when referring to specific studies or multiple research projects.