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Suchen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Suchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to search for", "to look for" or "to seek".
Essential properties of "suchen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: suchen
- Simple past: suchte
- Participle: gesucht
regulartransitive
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 "suchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To try to find someone or something"
- Definition: "To try to find someone or something lost or desired to have or achieve."
- Translation(s): to search for, to look for, to seek
- Synonym(s): nachforschen, durchsuchen
- Antonym(s): finden
- Related word(s): finden, entdecken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich suche meine Schlüssel.
- Wir suchen nach einer Lösung für das Problem.
- Er suchte seine Brille überall im Haus.
2.) "To try to obtain information"
- Definition: "To try to obtain information about something or someone."
- Translation(s): to search for, to look for, to seek information, to investigate
- Synonym(s): Recherchieren, Nachforschen
- Related word(s): Untersuchen, Prüfen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Polizei suchte nach Hinweisen.
- Er suchte Informationen über die neue Technologie.
- Sie suchte nach Details über das Projekt.
3.) "To go somewhere to find/pick up"
- Definition: "To go somewhere with the purpose of finding something or someone (often implying picking up/fetching)."
- Translation(s): to pick up, to fetch, to collect
- Synonym(s): abholen, Holen
- Related word(s): bringen, mitnehmen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich suche meine Kinder von der Schule.
- Er suchte das Buch aus der Bibliothek.
- Wir suchten die Pakete von der Post.
4.) "To make an effort to find a solution"
- Definition: "To make an effort to find an answer or solution."
- Translation(s): to seek, to look for, to search for, to strive for
- Synonym(s): Streben, Versuchen
- Related word(s): Lösen, Klären
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir suchten eine Lösung für das Problem.
- Er suchte, das Rätsel zu lösen.
- Sie suchte nach einem Ausweg aus der Situation.
5.) "To wish or hope to find something/someone"
- Definition: "To desire or hope to find something or someone."
- Translation(s): to look for, to search for, to seek
- Synonym(s): erhoffen, erwarten
- Related word(s): wünschen, hoffen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Viele Menschen suchten nach Frieden.
- Er suchte nach Liebe.
- Sie suchte nach einem besseren Leben.
6.) "To try to hire or employ someone"
- Definition: "To try to hire or employ someone."
- Translation(s): to look for, to seek, to recruit
- Synonym(s): Einstellen, Rekrutieren
- Related word(s): Anheuern, Anwerben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Firma suchte neue Mitarbeiter.
- Er suchte nach einem Assistenten.
- Sie suchten einen neuen Manager.
- Das Unternehmen suchte qualifizierte Fachkräfte.