VERB
entdecken/ɛntˈdɛkn̩/to discover; to detect; to find
entdecken is a German verb that means to discover, to detect, or to find. It is pronounced /ɛntˈdɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entdeckte" and the past participle is "entdeckt".
Definitions
1.to find a place, fact, object, or idea not known before(find something new)
a.to discover a new place or object
Kolumbus entdeckte Amerika im Jahr 1492.—Columbus discovered America in 1492.
2.to notice or become aware of something hidden or overlooked(notice or realize)
a.to realize or detect something previously missed
Sie entdeckte einen Fehler im Bericht.—She found a mistake in the report.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entdecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entdecke |
| Present (du) | entdeckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entdeckt |
| Preterite (ich) | entdeckte |
| Participle II | entdeckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entdeckte |
| Imperative (singular) | entdecke |
| Imperative (plural) | entdeckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entdecken" mean in English?
- "entdecken" means to discover, to detect, or to find. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entdecken"?
- "entdecken" is pronounced /ɛntˈdɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entdecken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entdecken" is "entdeckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entdecken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entdecken" becomes "entdeckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entdecken"?
- "entdecken" is a verb in German.
