No. 2,073 in German
suchten
"Suchten" is the past tense (they searched/you searched/we searched) of the verb "suchen," meaning "to search" or "to look for."
In a sentence
Wir suchten den verlorenen Schlüssel.
We were looking for the lost key.
In this sentence, 'suchten' is used in the past tense to indicate an action of searching or seeking for something.
Als Kinder suchten wir oft nach Abenteuern.
As children, we often looked for adventures.
Here, 'suchten' refers to a past activity or habit of searching for something, showcasing its use in describing repeated actions in the past.
Sie suchten Trost bei ihren Freunden.
They sought comfort from their friends.
The verb 'suchten' in this context is employed to convey the intent or action of seeking non-material concepts, such as solace or comfort.
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