German Phrase
Such online nach lokalen Anbietern.
Meaning
‘Search online for local providers.’ The sentence is an informal command telling someone to look up service providers in their area via the internet.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to give a quick, informal suggestion to a friend, colleague, or fellow traveler to find local businesses, restaurants, repair services, etc., on the web.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SuchonlinenachlokalenAnbietern
Imperative (du) – Such
‘Such’ is the du‑imperative of the verb *suchen* (to search). It is used for informal commands.
Adverb – online
‘online’ functions as an adverb meaning ‘on the internet’. It is placed directly after the verb in colloquial speech.
Preposition nach + Dative
The preposition *nach* governs the dative case. It introduces the object you are looking for.
Adjective declension – lokalen
‘lokalen’ is the dative plural form of the adjective *lokal* with the weak ending –en because it follows the dative article (implied *den*).
Noun declension – Anbietern
‘Anbietern’ is the dative plural of *der Anbieter* (provider).
🗨In Conversation
Ich brauche einen guten Elektriker in der Nähe.
I need a good electrician nearby.
Such online nach lokalen Anbietern.
Search online for local providers.
✕Common Mistakes
Suchen online nach lokalen Anbietern.
‘Suchen’ is the infinitive; the correct du‑imperative is ‘Such’.
Such online nach lokale Anbieter.
After *nach* you need the dative case, so the adjective must be ‘lokalen’ and the noun ‘Anbietern’.
Online such nach lokalen Anbietern.
Placing ‘online’ after the verb is idiomatic; putting it before the verb (*Online such…*) sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Suche online nach lokalen Anbietern.
Search online for local providers.
Finde online lokale Anbieter.
Find local providers online.
Suchen Sie online nach lokalen Anbietern.
Search online for local providers. (formal)
Cultural Tip
In German, the informal du‑imperative ‘Such’ sounds friendly but can be too abrupt in a business setting. Switch to the polite form ‘Suchen Sie …’ when speaking with strangers or in professional contexts. Also, ‘online’ is widely accepted as an adverb, but you may also hear ‘im Internet’ for a slightly more formal tone.