No. 11,663 in German
suchen
To search or look for.
In a sentence
Ich suche meine Schlüssel.
I am looking for my keys.
The verb 'suchen' is used in this sentence to describe the action of actively looking for or seeking something.
Wir suchen nach einer Lösung für das Problem.
We are searching for a solution to the problem.
Here, 'suchen' paired with 'nach' means 'to search for' and indicates seeking a conceptual or abstract element like a solution.
Sie sucht Trost bei ihren Freunden.
She seeks comfort from her friends.
In this case, 'suchen' signifies seeking something non-material, such as emotional comfort or support.
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