How to Say ‘I'm looking for’ in German
Ich suche nach
eech zoo-khuh nahkh
[eech zoo-khuh nahkh]
💬 Usage Tip: A starter for finding specific items or places.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Shows curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the locale.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich suche
eech zoo-khuh
Words in this phrase
Ich
[eech]
I
Refers to oneself, the speaker.
Ich suche nach dir.
I am looking for you.
suche
[zoo-khuh]
am searching
Actively looking for something.
Ich suche nach meinen Freunden.
I'm searching for my friends.
nach
[nahkh]
for
Prefix used before the object of a search or quest.
Sie suchen nach einem Hotel.
They are looking for a hotel.
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