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.