VERB
suchen/ˈzuːxn̩/to search; to look for; to seek
suchen is a German verb that means to search, to look for, or to seek. It is pronounced /ˈzuːxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "suchte" and the past participle is "gesucht".
Definitions
1.to try to find someone or something(general)
a.to look for something or someone
Ich suche meine Schlüssel.—I'm looking for my keys.
2.to try to get or achieve something(try to obtain)
a.to seek an answer, job, etc.
Sie sucht eine neue Arbeitsstelle.—She is looking for a new job.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | suchen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | suche |
| Present (du) | suchst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sucht |
| Preterite (ich) | suchte |
| Participle II | gesucht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | suchte |
| Imperative (singular) | suche |
| Imperative (plural) | sucht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "suchen" mean in English?
- "suchen" means to search, to look for, or to seek. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "suchen"?
- "suchen" is pronounced /ˈzuːxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "suchen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "suchen" is "gesucht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "suchen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "suchen" becomes "suchte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "suchen"?
- "suchen" is a verb in German.
