German verb meaning 'to search' or 'to look for'. Used when actively seeking something or someone.
From Middle High German 'suochen', ultimately from Old High German 'suohhen'. Related to English 'seek' through common Germanic roots. The word has maintained its core meaning of searching throughout Germanic languages.
This word beautifully demonstrates how Germanic languages share common roots - compare German 'suchen', English 'seek', and Dutch 'zoeken'. It's one of the most frequently used verbs in German, appearing in everything from Google searches to philosophical discussions about life's meaning.
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