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fahndung
The German word "Fahndung" means "manhunt" or "search," typically referring to a police search for a suspect or criminal.
In a sentence
Die Polizei hat eine Fahndung nach dem Verdächtigen eingeleitet.
The police have initiated a search for the suspect.
In this sentence, 'Fahndung' is used to refer to an official investigation or search for someone by law enforcement.
Er ist auf der Fahndungsliste von Interpol.
He is on Interpol's wanted list.
Here, 'Fahndungsliste' incorporates 'Fahndung' and denotes a list associated with search efforts for individuals.
Die Fahndung verlief erfolglos, und der Dieb entkam.
The search was unsuccessful, and the thief escaped.
This instance uses 'Fahndung' to describe the process or act of searching for someone or something.
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