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suchen

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Meaning of suchen

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German[ˈzuːxən]
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suchen belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Hemdshirt
Rockskirt
Hosepants
Hosetrousers
Jeanshosejeans
kurze Hoseshorts

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What's the difference between suchen / recherchieren / nachforschen / ausfindig machen / nach etwas suchen / gezielt suchen

🇩🇪German
suchen

look for — search for

A1Often
🇩🇪German

Means to search for information in a focused way, usually in books, online, or other sources. It is more like investigating than simply looking for something.

A1Often

Ich recherchiere im Internet nach Informationen über Berlin.

Я ищу в интернете информацию о Берлине.

🇩🇪German

Means to try to find out something, often with a sense of investigation or checking. It is used when someone wants to discover a reason, fact, or detail.

A1Rarely

Die Polizei forscht nach dem Grund für den Unfall nach.

Полиция выясняет причину аварии.

🇩🇪German

Means to finally find something or someone after searching. It emphasizes the result: locating or tracking down.

A1Often

Ich kann meinen Schlüssel nicht ausfindig machen.

Я не могу отыскать свой ключ.

N
🇩🇪German
nach etwas suchen

The most direct and simple option: to search for something. It is very close to “look for” and fits almost all everyday situations.

A1Very Often

Ich suche nach meinem Pass.

Я ищу свой паспорт.

G
🇩🇪German
gezielt suchen

Means to search with a clear purpose and a specific target in mind, not randomly.

A1Often

Wir suchen gezielt nach einem günstigen Hotel.

Мы целенаправленно ищем недорогой отель.

🇩🇪German

Means to browse through many things, such as shelves, books, a store, or the internet. It often has a curious, informal feeling.

A1Often

Ich durchstöbere im Laden die Regale nach einem schönen T-Shirt.

Я просматриваю полки в магазине в поисках красивой футболки.

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how to pronounce suchen

[ˈzuːxən]

suchen translation

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suchen transcription

[ˈzuːxən]

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suchen meaning: what does it mean?

gezielt nach etwas oder jemandem suchen

suchen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

suchen is pronounced as [ˈzuːxən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is suchen part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

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Is suchen part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?

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