German Phrase
Such nach mikrowellengeeigneten Optionen.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Search for microwave‑safe options.’ It is a direct, informal command telling someone to look for products, recipes, or settings that can be used in a microwave.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are advising a friend, family member, or colleague to choose items that are suitable for microwave use – for example while grocery shopping, browsing kitchen gadgets, or selecting a recipe.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SuchnachmikrowellengeeignetenOptionen.
Imperative (du)
‘Such’ is the singular informal imperative of the verb ‘suchen’ (to look for).
Preposition ‘nach’ + Dative
‘nach’ always governs the dative case, so the following noun phrase must be in dative.
Adjective Declension (Dative Plural)
After ‘nach’, the adjective ‘mikrowellengeeignet’ takes the weak dative plural ending ‘-en’ → ‘mikrowellengeeigneten’.
Plural Noun ‘Optionen’
‘Optionen’ is the plural of ‘Option’ and appears in the dative case after ‘nach’.
🗨In Conversation
Ich will etwas schnell kochen. Was soll ich tun?
I want to cook something quickly. What should I do?
Such nach mikrowellengeeigneten Optionen.
Search for microwave‑safe options.
✕Common Mistakes
Such nach mikrowellengeeignete Optionen.
‘nach’ requires dative, so the adjective must be ‘mikrowellengeeigneten’ and the noun ‘Optionen’ stays unchanged.
Suchen nach mikrowellengeeigneten Optionen.
When giving a direct command to a single person informally, use the imperative ‘Such’, not the infinitive ‘suchen’.
Such nach Mikrowellengeeigneten Optionen.
Capitalize only at the beginning of the sentence; adjectives are not capitalized in German.
↔Alternatives
Suche nach mikrowellengeeigneten Optionen.
Search for microwave‑safe options.
Achte darauf, mikrowellengeeignete Produkte zu wählen.
Make sure to choose microwave‑safe products.
Suchen Sie nach mikrowellengeeigneten Optionen.
Search for microwave‑safe options. (formal)
Cultural Tip
‘Such’ is the informal singular imperative; in a formal setting you would say ‘Suchen Sie’. The compound adjective ‘mikrowellengeeignet’ is common on German packaging, often accompanied by a small microwave icon. Remember that after ‘nach’ the noun phrase must be dative, so the adjective takes the –en ending.