Umsehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umsehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "look around", "have a look" or "browse".

Essential properties of "umsehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: umsehen
  • Simple past: sah um
  • Participle: umgesehen

See full conjugation of umsehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "umsehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To look around"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde mich im Laden umsehen.I will look around in the store.
  2. Er hat sich auf der Party umgesehen.He looked around at the party.
  3. Sie sieht sich immer zuerst um, bevor sie entscheidet.She always looks around first before deciding.

2.) "To look around for or search for something/someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss mich nach einem neuen Job umsehen.I need to look around for a new job.
  2. Sie sieht sich nach einem Geschenk um.She is looking around for a gift.
  3. Wir sehen uns nach einer Wohnung um.We are looking for an apartment.
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