“Ich suche...”
I'm looking for...
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “I search...”
Pronunciation
/ɪç ˈzuːxə/
When to Use This Phrase
Unlike English 'look for', 'suchen' normally takes a direct object with no preposition, so it's 'Ich suche den Ausgang', never 'Ich suche für den Ausgang'. It works in shops too: 'Ich suche eine Jacke' tells the assistant exactly what you need.
Example Sentences
Entschuldigung, ich suche den Bahnhof.
Excuse me, I'm looking for the train station.
Ich suche eine Apotheke. Gibt es hier eine in der Nähe?
I'm looking for a pharmacy. Is there one nearby?
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