English–German
“search for” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaːndn̩/
Example
Die Kriminalpolizei fahndet nach dem Täter.
The criminal investigation department is searching for the perpetrator.
How to say “search for” in German
“Search for” in German is fahnden.
Investigators follow a trail of records and clues to locate a wanted person or object.
Example sentences with fahnden
Die Einheit fahndet gezielt nach vermissten Personen.
The unit is specifically searching for missing persons.
Tips for using fahnden
- Fahnden takes nach with the dative, as in nach dem Täter fahnden, and is more formal and official than ordinary suchen.