Suche
Meaning and Usage
"Suche" in German means "search" or "seek." It is commonly used when looking for something, whether it's a physical item or information.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Suche" is a noun derived from the verb "suchen," which means "to search" or "to look for." It doesn't have a prefix or suffix. The word comes from the Middle High German word "sūche."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "Suche" directly translates to the English word "search."
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, "Suche" is commonly used not only in everyday conversations but also in formal contexts such as job searches, research, or locating items.
Example Sentences
- Ich mache eine Suche im Internet.
- Die Polizei führt eine Suche nach dem vermissten Kind durch.
Memory Tips
To remember "Suche," think of the English word "search" and associate it with the German word. You can also create a phrase or use a visualization that connects the word to the act of searching.
Additional Vocabulary
- suchen (to search/look for)
- die Suchmaschine (search engine)
- die Suchanfrage (search query)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: Feminine Plural: Suchen
Conjugation (for verbs)
The verb "suchen" conjugated in the present tense:
- ich suche (I search)
- du suchst (you search)
- er/sie/es sucht (he/she/it searches)
- wir suchen (we search)
- ihr sucht (you all search)
- sie suchen (they search)