Besuchen
Example: Wir besuchen morgen unsere Großeltern im Dorf.
Definition
"Besuchen" means to go to see someone or someplace, usually for a short time and often with a purpose such as socializing or learning. For example, "Wir besuchen morgen unsere Großeltern im Dorf" means we will go to see our grandparents in the village tomorrow.
Etymology
The German verb "besuchen" comes from the Middle High German word "besuoche", which means to visit or attend. It is derived from the prefix "be-" combined with "suchen" meaning to seek or look for, so originally it implied seeking out someone or something. Did you know? "Besuchen" carries a sense of intention and effort, unlike simply passing by.
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"Besuchen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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