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 look for something or someone(activity)

a.to attempt to find

Ich suche meine Schlüssel, aber ich kann sie nicht finden.I'm looking for my keys, but I can't find them.

b.to seek or aspire to something (figurative)

Viele Menschen suchen nach Glück.Many people seek happiness.

Conjugation

Infinitivesuchen
Present (ich)suche
Present (du)suchst
Present (er/sie/es)sucht
Preterite (ich)suchte
Participle IIgesucht
Konjunktiv II (ich)suchte
Imperative (singular)suche
Imperative (plural)sucht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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