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raussuchen
to pick out
To select or find something specific from a set of things or information.
example
Kannst du mir bitte die besten Fotos von unserem Urlaub raussuchen?
Can you please pick out the best photos from our vacation for me?
raussuchen
to pick out
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Meanings
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Separable verb
'Raussuchen' (to pick out) is a separable verb whose prefix 'raus' comes at the end in a main clause. It is made up of 'raus' (out) and 'suchen' (to search) and means to deliberately select something from a larger set.
EXAMPLE
Ich suche dir schnell ein passendes Rezept für heute Abend raus.
I'll quickly pick out a suitable recipe for tonight for you.
Dative construction
'Raussuchen' (to pick out) is very often used with a person in the dative for whom something is being looked up or selected. The pattern is: jemandem (dative) etwas (accusative) raussuchen.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir bitte die Adresse von dem Restaurant raussuchen?
Can you please look up the address of the restaurant for me?
Typical collocations
You can pick out physical things like 'Kleidung' (clothing) or 'Bücher' (books), but also abstract things like 'Informationen' (information), 'eine Telefonnummer' (a phone number), or 'einen Termin' (an appointment).
EXAMPLE
Ich muss noch die wichtigsten Informationen für die Präsentation raussuchen.
I still need to pick out the most important information for the presentation.
Compare with
raussuchen vs finden
to find
'finden' and 'raussuchen' can both have to do with searching. 'finden' means that you discover something or get it after searching. This can happen intentionally or by chance. 'raussuchen' means that you pick out something specific from several options, for example a dress, a file, or an appointment. The words can be confusing because when you 'raussuchen' something, you often also find it. The difference is: 'finden' emphasizes discovering, while 'raussuchen' emphasizes choosing from a set.
raussuchen
Im Büro sucht er nach dem Gespräch die passenden Unterlagen raus.
At the office, after the meeting, he picks out the right documents.
finden
Im Bus finde ich zufällig mein altes Handy in der Tasche.
On the bus, I happen to find my old phone in my bag.
In real life
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