Nachspüren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachspüren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to track", "to trace" or "to follow".

Essential properties of "nachspüren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nachspüren
Simple past: spürte nach
Participle: nachgespürt

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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 "nachspüren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Carefully follow a trail"

Definition: "To carefully follow the trail of something or someone."
Translation(s): to track, to trace, to follow, to pursue, to scent out
Synonym(s): verfolgen, nachgehen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
Related word(s): spüren, verfolgen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Detektiv versucht, den Hinweisen nachzuspüren.The detective tries to track down the clues.
Sie wollte den Gefühlen aus ihrer Kindheit nachspüren.She wanted to trace the feelings from her childhood.
Er begann, den Spuren im Schnee nachzuspüren.He began to follow the tracks in the snow.

2.) "Deeply explore a topic or emotion"

Definition: "To deeply explore or investigate a topic or emotion."
Translation(s): to explore, to investigate, to delve into, to probe, to fathom
Synonym(s): erforschen, untersuchen
Antonym(s): oberflächlich betrachten
Related word(s): ergründen, analysieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Wissenschaftler wollen den Ursachen der Krankheit nachspüren.The scientists want to investigate the causes of the disease.
Er versucht, der Wahrheit hinter den Gerüchten nachzuspüren.He tries to delve into the truth behind the rumors.
Sie wollte den Gründen für ihre Unzufriedenheit nachspüren.She wanted to explore the reasons for her dissatisfaction.

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