Also means
to explore by following a mental trail
Usage Note
Nachspüren means to follow a feeling, thought, or memory back to its source through careful inner attention. Einer Empfindung nachspüren (to trace a sensation) is typical in psychology and literary language. More introspective than untersuchen.
Examples
"Sie spürte der Traurigkeit in sich nach, um deren Ursache zu verstehen."
Natural Translation
She traced the sadness within her to understand its source.
Literal Translation
She traced the sadness inside her after, in order its cause to understand.
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