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 or learn about something unknown or hidden(general)
a.to find something new, unknown, or hidden
Kolumbus hat Amerika entdeckt.—Columbus discovered America.
2.to notice or detect something that was not seen or known before(unexpected detection)
a.to detect or spot something
Die Polizei hat einen Fehler im System entdeckt.—The police detected an error in the system.
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.
