aufsuchen/ˈaʊ̯fˌzuːxn̩/to visit; to seek out; to go to
aufsuchen is a German verb that means to visit, to seek out, or to go to. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌzuːxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "suchte auf" and the past participle is "aufgesucht".
Definitions
1.to visit or go to a place, person, or institution, often for a specific purpose(person, place, institution)
a.to visit a person, typically for help, information, advice, etc.
Ich musste gestern meinen Hausarzt aufsuchen.—I had to visit my family doctor yesterday.
b.to go to a place, especially intentionally or for a purpose
Viele Touristen suchen jedes Jahr das Schloss Neuschwanstein auf.—Many tourists visit Neuschwanstein Castle every year.
2.to seek out or actively look for something or someone(search/intention)
a.to deliberately look for someone
Er suchte ihre Wohnung auf, um sich zu entschuldigen.—He went to her apartment to apologize.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufsuchen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | suche auf |
| Present (du) | suchst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sucht auf |
| Preterite (ich) | suchte auf |
| Participle II | aufgesucht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | suchte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | such auf |
| Imperative (plural) | sucht auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufsuchen" mean in English?
- "aufsuchen" means to visit, to seek out, or to go to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufsuchen"?
- "aufsuchen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌzuːxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufsuchen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufsuchen" is "aufgesucht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufsuchen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufsuchen" becomes "suchte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufsuchen"?
- "aufsuchen" is a verb in German.
