Polish · Common Verbs

szukać

to look for

Beginnerverb

Definition

To try to find something.

Example

Szukam swoich kluczy.

I am looking for my keys.

Etymology

The verb 'szukać' comes from the Proto-Slavic '*šukaťi', which means 'to look for'. This term emphasizes the action of searching within Slavic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Szukaj' is common in both spoken and written Polish, often used in everyday contexts when discussing quests or searches. It is universally understood across Poland.

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