besuchen
Translation
to visit, to attend
Examples
Ich besuche meine Oma am Wochenende.
I'm visiting my grandma at the weekend.
Sie besucht einen Deutschkurs.
She is attending a German course.
Wir besuchen ein Museum in Berlin.
We are visiting a museum in Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to visit (sb.) I'm visiting my friends.
((et4)) to visit (a place) / to attend (an event) She is attending a language course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufsuchen, hingehen zu; Antonyms: meiden, fernbleiben
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'suchen' (to seek, to look for). Literally, to 'seek out' someone or something, which means to visit them.
Memory Tips
You 'seek' (suchen) someone out in order 'to visit' (besuchen) them. The 'be-' prefix makes the verb transitive.