Aufspüren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufspüren" is used as verb with the meaning of "track down", "trace" or "detect".

Essential properties of "aufspüren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufspüren
Simple past: spürte auf
Participle: aufgespürt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aufspüren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To track down or detect through careful search"

Definition: "To detect or find something or someone through careful searching."
Translation(s): track down, trace, detect, find, locate, sniff out
Synonym(s): entdecken, finden, lokalisieren
Antonym(s): verlieren, übersehen
Related word(s): suchen, entdecken, verfolgen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Hund konnte die vermisste Person aufspüren.The dog was able to track down the missing person.
Es gelang ihm, den Fehler im System aufzuspüren.He managed to detect the error in the system.
Die Polizei konnte den Verdächtigen aufspüren.The police were able to track down the suspect.

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