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search function
A technical function in a computer program, on a website, or in a database that makes it possible to search specifically for certain words, data, or content.
Benutze die Suchfunktion der Webseite, um den Artikel schneller zu finden.
Use the website's search function to find the article faster.
'Suchfunktion' (search function) is a compound noun made from 'Suche' (search) and 'Funktion' (function). The '-n-' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two words. Literally, it is a function for searching.
Ohne eine gute Suchfunktion findet man auf großen Webseiten nichts.
Without a good search function, you can't find anything on large websites.
Common verbs used with 'Suchfunktion' (search function) are 'benutzen' (to use), 'verwenden' (to use), or 'nutzen' (to use). When talking about development, you say 'eine Suchfunktion implementieren' (to implement a search function) or 'integrieren' (to integrate).
Ich benutze immer die Suchfunktion, um E-Mails von einem bestimmten Absender zu finden.
I always use the search function to find emails from a specific sender.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of computers, software, apps, and websites. It always describes a technical tool for searching for information.
Die neue App hat eine verbesserte Suchfunktion.
The new app has an improved search function.
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Die Suche and die Suchfunktion can both involve finding specific content. Suche refers to the process of searching, while Suchfunktion is a technical feature in a program, on a website, or in a database. Use Suche for the process and Suchfunktion for the built-in tool.
Mit der Suchfunktion der Webseite fand sie das alte Dokument schnell.
Using the website's search function, she found the old document quickly.
Die Suche nach dem alten Dokument dauerte mehrere Minuten.
The search for the old document took several minutes.
