German Phrase
Schau nach dem Bus‑Symbol.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to look for the bus symbol, usually on a map, a sign, or a digital interface. It’s an informal command, so it’s used with friends, family, or in casual settings.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re guiding someone to a bus stop, a transport app, or any place where a bus icon indicates the correct location. It’s common in travel, navigation, or when explaining a city map.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SchaunachdemBus-Symbol
Imperative (du)
‘Schau’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘schauen’ (to look).
Preposition ‘nach’ + Dative
‘nach’ is used with the dative case to mean ‘look for’ or ‘search for’.
Definite article ‘dem’
Because ‘nach’ governs the dative, the masculine/neuter article is ‘dem’.
Compound noun ‘Bus‑Symbol’
A hyphenated compound noun; the first part ‘Bus’ stays unchanged, the second part ‘Symbol’ is capitalized.
🗨In Conversation
Wo finde ich die Haltestelle?
Where can I find the bus stop?
Schau nach dem Bus‑Symbol.
Look for the bus symbol.
✕Common Mistakes
Schaue nach dem Bus‑Symbol.
‘Schaue’ is the formal or polite imperative; with a friend you should use ‘Schau’.
Schau nach den Bus‑Symbol.
‘nach’ requires dative, not accusative; the correct article is ‘dem’, not ‘den’.
Schau nach dem Bus Symbol.
The compound noun should be hyphenated and capitalized: ‘Bus‑Symbol’.
↔Alternatives
Sieh nach dem Buszeichen.
Look for the bus sign.
Achte auf das Bus‑Icon.
Pay attention to the bus icon.
Finde das Bus‑Symbol.
Find the bus symbol.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking cities the bus symbol is a stylized silhouette of a bus, often shown in blue or green on maps, ticket machines, and smartphone apps. In formal situations (e.g., speaking to a stranger or a customer) you would use the polite form ‘Schauen Sie nach dem Bus‑Symbol.’