How to Say ‘Are you looking for’ in German
Suchen Sie
ZOO-khen zee
[ZOO-khen zee]
Phrase Breakdown
Suchen
[ZOO-khen]
are looking for
A polite verb form used to ask what someone is seeking.
Mit „Suchen“ kann ich fragen: „Suchen Sie eine neue Stelle?“
With “looking for,” I can ask: “Are you looking for a new position?”
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal 'you' used in respectful professional conversation.
Ich frage höflich: „Suchen Sie Kontakte in der IT-Branche?“
I ask politely: “Are you looking for contacts in the IT industry?”
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