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
| 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.
