This is the 476th most frequent Dutch word.
zoeken
To search.
The verb 'zoeken' indicates the act of searching for an object.
Ik zoek mijn sleutels.
I am looking for my keys.
The verb 'zoeken' is used with the preposition 'naar' to emphasize a more abstract search, such as for ideas or solutions.
Hij zoekt naar een betere oplossing.
He is searching for a better solution.
'Zoeken' indicates actively trying to spot something in an environment.