der Gesuchte
Translation
wanted person, fugitive, person being sought
Examples
Die Polizei fahndet nach dem Gesuchten.
The police are searching for the wanted person.
Ein Foto des Gesuchten wurde veröffentlicht.
A photo of the wanted person was published.
Grammar Patterns
to search for sb. ((nach j-m)) The police are searching for the wanted person.
Similar Words
Verdächtiger (suspect), Flüchtiger (fugitive)
Etymology
A nominalized past participle of 'suchen' (to search). It literally means 'the searched-for one'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'WANTED' poster. The person is being 'gesucht' (searched for), making them 'der Gesuchte'.