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Seek

sik
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
600 - 700
600 - 700
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.

suchen, anstreben, auf der Suche sein nach

Betekenissen van Seek in het Duits

suchen

Voorbeeld:
She sought help from her friends.
Sie suchte Hilfe bei ihren Freunden.
I seek the truth.
Ich suche die Wahrheit.
Gebruik: formalContext: General context of searching for something tangible or abstract.
Opmerking: The verb 'suchen' is commonly used in German to indicate the act of seeking or searching for something.

anstreben

Voorbeeld:
He seeks success in his career.
Er strebt Erfolg in seiner Karriere an.
She seeks happiness above all.
Sie strebt vor allem nach Glück.
Gebruik: formalContext: Used when referring to goals, ambitions, or aspirations.
Opmerking: When 'seek' implies pursuing a goal or ambition, 'anstreben' is the appropriate translation in German.

auf der Suche sein nach

Voorbeeld:
I am seeking a new job.
Ich bin auf der Suche nach einem neuen Job.
They are seeking a solution to the problem.
Sie sind auf der Suche nach einer Lösung für das Problem.
Gebruik: formalContext: Expressing an ongoing search or quest for something specific.
Opmerking: The phrase 'auf der Suche sein nach' is used in German when emphasizing the continuous nature of seeking.

Synoniemen van Seek

search

To search means to look for something or someone carefully and thoroughly.
Voorbeeld: She decided to search for a new job.
Opmerking: Seek is more formal and general, while search implies a more focused and thorough effort.

hunt

To hunt means to actively look for something or someone, often with determination or persistence.
Voorbeeld: The detective had to hunt for clues to solve the mystery.
Opmerking: Hunt is more intense and implies a sense of pursuit compared to seek.

pursue

To pursue means to follow or chase after something in order to achieve a goal.
Voorbeeld: She decided to pursue her passion for art.
Opmerking: Pursue suggests a more active and determined effort compared to seek.

look for

To look for means to try to find something by searching or seeking.
Voorbeeld: I need to look for my keys before leaving the house.
Opmerking: Look for is a more casual and everyday expression compared to seek.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Seek

Seek out

To actively look for or search for something or someone, often with the intention of finding or discovering them.
Voorbeeld: She seeks out new challenges in her career.
Opmerking: Adding 'out' emphasizes the action of actively searching or pursuing something.

Seek help

To ask for or request assistance or support from someone when needed.
Voorbeeld: If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to seek help from a counselor.
Opmerking: In this context, 'seek help' implies reaching out for aid or guidance from others.

Seek advice

To ask for or request guidance, suggestions, or recommendations from others, especially those with knowledge or expertise.
Voorbeeld: Before making a decision, it's wise to seek advice from someone experienced in the matter.
Opmerking: Similar to 'seek help,' 'seek advice' involves seeking insights or recommendations from others.

Seek shelter

To look for a place of protection or safety, typically from danger, harsh weather, or other threats.
Voorbeeld: As the storm approached, the hikers sought shelter in a nearby cave.
Opmerking: In this case, 'seek shelter' emphasizes the act of finding a secure place for protection.

Seek revenge

To try to retaliate against someone who has wronged you, often with the aim of inflicting harm or retribution.
Voorbeeld: Rather than seeking revenge, she chose to forgive and move on.
Opmerking: Seeking revenge implies a desire to get back at someone for a perceived offense or injustice.

Seek approval

To look for acceptance, validation, or permission from others regarding one's actions, choices, or behavior.
Voorbeeld: Some individuals constantly seek approval from others to validate their self-worth.
Opmerking: 'Seek approval' entails wanting recognition or validation from others for one's actions or decisions.

Seek vengeance

To pursue revenge or retribution, often in a violent or extreme manner, against those who have caused harm or wrongdoing.
Voorbeeld: The character in the movie sought vengeance for the murder of his family.
Opmerking: 'Seek vengeance' suggests a strong desire for retaliation, often involving a quest for justice through force or retribution.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Seek

On the lookout

To be actively searching or seeking for something.
Voorbeeld: I'm on the lookout for a new job.
Opmerking: Uses a more casual and informal language compared to 'seek'.

Hunt down

To search intensively and thoroughly for something.
Voorbeeld: We need to hunt down the best deal for our vacation.
Opmerking: Conveys a sense of urgency and determination in the search.

Scouring

To search thoroughly or meticulously for something.
Voorbeeld: She's scouring the internet for rare collectibles.
Opmerking: Implies a detailed and exhaustive search process.

Chase after

To pursue or seek something actively and persistently.
Voorbeeld: I've been chasing after that promotion for months.
Opmerking: Conveys a sense of ongoing pursuit and effort in obtaining the desired goal.

Track down

To locate or find something after a search or pursuit.
Voorbeeld: We finally tracked down the missing keys in the living room.
Opmerking: Emphasizes the process of following a trail or clues to find the target.

Prowl for

To search or look around in a predatory manner.
Voorbeeld: He's prowling for good deals at the mall.
Opmerking: Creates a playful or adventurous tone in the search activity.

Fish for

To seek or attempt to elicit something indirectly through hints or actions.
Voorbeeld: She's fishing for compliments with that new haircut.
Opmerking: Carries a connotation of seeking something through subtle or strategic means.

Seek - Voorbeelden

I seek knowledge and understanding.
Ich suche Wissen und Verständnis.
She is seeking a new job.
Sie sucht einen neuen Job.
They seek adventure and excitement.
Sie suchen Abenteuer und Aufregung.

Grammatica van Seek

Seek - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: seek
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): sought
Werkwoord, voltooid deelwoord (Verb, past participle): sought
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): seeking
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): seeks
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): seek
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): seek
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
seek bevat 1 lettergrepen: seek
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈsēk
seek , ˈsēk (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Seek - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
seek: 600 - 700 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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