„Wer da suchet, der findet."
He that seeketh findeth.
What does „Wer da suchet, der findet." mean in German?
„Wer da suchet, der findet." means "He that seeketh findeth.." Literally: "Who there searches, he finds.."
Literal Translation
"Who there searches, he finds."
English Equivalent
"Seek and ye shall find."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Biblical; archaic verb forms
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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