suchen
Translation
searched, looked for, sought
Examples
Wir suchten lange nach dem Weg.
We looked for the way for a long time.
Sie suchten überall nach dem Kind.
They searched everywhere for the child.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to look for sth./sb. Wir suchten den Weg.
((nach+3)) to search for sth. Sie suchten nach dem Kind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fahnden (to search for a criminal); Antonyms: finden (to find)
Etymology
From Old High German 'suohhen'. Cognate with the English word 'seek'.
Memory Tips
'Suchen' sounds a bit like 'seek'. You 'seek' what you are 'suchen' for.