How do you say "I'll look for a suitable table." in German?

"I'll look for a suitable table." in German is "Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘I'll look for a suitable table.’ in German

Q: What does "Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch." mean in English?

"Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch." means "I'll look for a suitable table." in English. Usage tip: [Nachsehen] is a separable verb, so the [nach] moves to the end in a full sentence: [Ich sehe nach]. The same thing happens with [ankommen] → [Der Zug kommt an].

Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch.

ikh ZAY-uh nahkh INE-em PAH-sen-den tish

[ikh ZAY-uh nahkh INE-em PAH-sen-den tish]

💬 Usage Tip: [Nachsehen] is a separable verb, so the [nach] moves to the end in a full sentence: [Ich sehe nach]. The same thing happens with [ankommen] → [Der Zug kommt an].

Phrase Breakdown

Ich sehe nach

ikh ZAY-uh nahkh

I’ll check / I’ll look for

Refers to checking availability or looking something up.

Example

Ich sehe nach freien Plätzen.

I’ll check for free seats.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

First-person singular pronoun.

Example

Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch. Bitte warten Sie kurz.

I am checking for a suitable table. Please wait a moment.

sehe

[ZAY-uh]

look / check

Used here to mean checking for something.

Example

Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch. Gleich bin ich zurück.

I am checking for a suitable table. I'll be right back.

nach

[nahkh]

for / after

Part of the phrase 'nach etwas sehen' meaning to check for something.

Example

Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch. Vielleicht ist drinnen noch etwas frei.

I am checking for a suitable table. Maybe there is still something free inside.

Einem passenden Tisch

INE-em PAH-sen-den tish

a suitable table

Describes a table that matches the requested needs.

Example

Wir brauchen einen passenden Tisch für vier Personen.

We need a suitable table for four people.

Words in this phrase

einem

[INE-em]

Dative singular form of the indefinite article.

Example

Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch. Ein Platz am Fenster wäre gut.

I am checking for a suitable table. A place by the window would be good.

passenden

[PAH-sen-den]

suitable / fitting

Means appropriate for the situation or request.

Example

Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch. Für vier Personen brauchen wir mehr Platz.

I am checking for a suitable table. For four people we need more space.

Tisch

[tish]

table

Refers to the restaurant table being searched for.

Example

Ich sehe nach einem passenden Tisch. Der Tisch dort hinten ist frei.

I am checking for a suitable table. The table back there is free.

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