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иска́ть

verb, imperfective
Partner поиска́ть
often used word (top 400)

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look for

Also: search, seek

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Я ищу́ рабо́ту на полставки, чтобы купи́ть себе но́вую видеокамеру. I am looking for a part-time job so I can buy a new video camera.
Вы что-нибудь и́щете? Are you looking for something?
Я иска́л Энди. Вы не зна́ете, где он? I was looking for Andy. Do you know where he is?
Я ищу́ свою́ ру́чку. I'm looking for my pen.
Он иска́л письмо́ весь день. He searched all day for the letter.
Я ищу́ свои́ очки. I'm looking for my glasses.
Она и́щет моего́ сове́та. She is seeking my advice.
Пти́ца иска́ла червяко́в. The bird was looking for worms.
Кто и́щет, тот найдет. When there's a will, there's a way.
Ма́льчика всё ещё и́щут. The boy is yet to be found.

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Conjugation

	Present	Future
я	ищу́	бу́ду иска́ть
ты	и́щешь	бу́дешь иска́ть
он/она́/оно́	и́щет	бу́дет иска́ть
мы	и́щем	бу́дем иска́ть
вы	и́щете	бу́дете иска́ть
они́	и́щут	бу́дут иска́ть