die Aufsuchung
Translation
locating, search, seeking, visitation
Examples
Die Aufsuchung des Vermissten war erfolgreich.
The search for the missing person was successful.
Grammar Patterns
die Aufsuchung ((j-s/von+3)) the search for sb./sth. The search for witnesses began immediately.
Similar Words
die Suche (the search), die Fahndung (the manhunt)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'aufsuchen' (to seek out) by adding the suffix '-ung', which forms nouns indicating an action or result.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix often turns a verb into a feminine noun representing the action of that verb. 'aufsuchen' (to seek) becomes 'die Aufsuchung' (the act of seeking).