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Durchsuchung
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Offizielle Suche oder Kontrolle durch Polizei oder Behörden, oft in einem Haus, Fahrzeug oder bei einer Person.
Die Polizei führte eine Durchsuchung der Wohnung durch.Use Durchsuchung mainly in legal or police contexts. It usually refers to an official search of a person, place, or vehicle, not a casual everyday search.
Frequently asked questions
What does the German word Durchsuchung mean in English?
Durchsuchung means search, especially an official police or legal search.
Is Durchsuchung the same as search?
Yes, but it usually means an official search by police or authorities, not a general search for something.
What is the difference between Durchsuchung and Razzia?
Durchsuchung is the general legal term for a search, while Razzia often means a raid or large-scale police operation.
How do you say police search in German?
You can say polizeiliche Durchsuchung or, in some contexts, Hausdurchsuchung for a search of a home.