verb
to look for, to search
A1
'suchen' = to look for / to search. It's a regular weak verb using haben for perfect (ich habe gesucht). It is non‑reflexive and not separable. Can take a direct object (ich suche den Schlüssel) or be used with 'nach' + dative (nach dem Schlüssel suchen). Imperative: suche/sucht.
Examples
Ich suche meine Brille.
I'm looking for my glasses.
Ich suche meinen Schlüssel.
I am looking for my key.
Sie suchte ihre Brille.
She looked for her glasses.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone turning over cushions to 'look for' lost keys.
Sounds like 'sook-en' — imagine looking and saying 'sook' as you search.
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Notes
A common transitive verb; passive constructions (gesucht werden) are frequent.