die Suche, -n
search
Das bedeutet, dass man etwas finden oder herausbekommen möchte und deshalb danach schaut oder fragt.
The German word "Suche" is a noun meaning "search" or "quest".
- Root word: "suche" comes from the verb "suchen" which means "to search" or "to look for".
Similar words:
- Fahndung (manhunt, search by police)
- Ermittlung (investigation)
- Nachforschung (inquiry)
- Recherche (research/search especially in journalism)
Difference:
- "Suche" is a general term for searching or looking for something.
- "Fahndung" is a more specific or official search, often law enforcement-related.
- "Ermittlung" and "Nachforschung" imply investigative actions, often more detailed.
- "Recherche" is used mainly for research, especially in media or academia.
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Examples
Die Suche dauert bereits Stunden.noun
The search has already lasted hours.
Meine Suche nach dem Buch war erfolgreich.noun
My search for the book was successful.
Familie Müller beginnt die Suche sehr bald.noun
The Müller family will begin their search very soon.
Die Suche nach dem Weg war schwierig.noun
The search for the way was difficult.
Nach langer Suche fand er den Hund.noun
After a long search, he found the dog.
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