befinden/bəˈfɪndn̩/to be located; to feel; to find oneself
befinden is a German verb that means to be located, to feel, or to find oneself. It is pronounced /bəˈfɪndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "befand" and the past participle is "befunden".
Definitions
1.to be located; to be situated(location)
a.of a place, thing, or person: to be in a particular place
Das Museum befindet sich im Stadtzentrum.—The museum is located in the city center.
2.to feel; to be (in a certain state) (when used reflexively: sich befinden)(state/condition)
a.of a person: to feel a certain way
Wie befinden Sie sich heute?—How are you feeling today?
3.to find oneself; to be in a certain situation(sich befinden: situation)
a.of a person or thing: to be in a given situation or condition
Er befindet sich in einer schwierigen Lage.—He finds himself in a difficult situation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | befinden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | befinde |
| Present (du) | befindest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | befindet |
| Preterite (ich) | befand |
| Participle II | befunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | befände |
| Imperative (singular) | befinde |
| Imperative (plural) | befindet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "befinden" mean in English?
- "befinden" means to be located, to feel, or to find oneself. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "befinden"?
- "befinden" is pronounced /bəˈfɪndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "befinden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "befinden" is "befunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "befinden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "befinden" becomes "befand" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "befinden"?
- "befinden" is a verb in German.
