This is the 1546th most frequent German word.
erkunden
"Erkunden" means "to explore" or "to investigate."
This sentence uses 'erkunden' to indicate the act of exploring and discovering places in a curious manner.
Ich erkunde gerne neue Städte, wenn ich reise.
I like to explore new cities when I travel.
Here, 'erkunden' suggests a methodical exploration or investigation for gaining knowledge.
Die Wissenschaftler erkunden das Verhalten von Tieren in ihrem natürlichen Lebensraum.
The scientists investigate the behavior of animals in their natural habitat.
In this case, 'erkunden' refers to figurative exploration, such as considering options or opportunities.