How to Say ‘What are you looking for?’ in German
Wonach suchen Sie?
VOH-nakh ZOO-khen zee
[VOH-nakh ZOO-khen zee]
🇩🇪 In Germany: At a career event, this can sound direct unless the context is already clear. A softer follow-up like [Wonach suchen Sie denn genau?] or a more specific question often feels more natural.
Phrase Breakdown
Wonach
[VOH-nakh]
what ... for
Used to ask what someone is looking for; it combines 'wo' + preposition 'nach'.
Wonach fragen Sie auf der Messe?
What are you asking about at the trade fair?
Suchen Sie
ZOO-khen zee
are you looking
Polite question form of suchen with Sie.
Suchen Sie ein Hotel?
Are you looking for a hotel?
Words in this phrase
suchen
[ZOO-khen]
are looking for
Form of 'suchen,' meaning to search for or look for something.
Viele suchen auf dem Karriereevent neue Kontakte.
Many people are looking for new contacts at the career event.
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal 'you' in German, used in polite or professional situations.
Suchen Sie heute nach neuen Möglichkeiten?
Are you looking for new opportunities today?
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