besuchen
Translation
to visit, to attend
Examples
Ich besuche meine Oma am Wochenende.
I'm visiting my grandma on 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
Think of 'be-seeking' someone. When you go to 'seek' (suchen) someone, you are going to 'visit' (besuchen) them.