VERB
finden/ˈfɪndn̩/to find; to discover; to think (about)
finden is a German verb that means to find, to discover, or to think (about). It is pronounced /ˈfɪndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fand" and the past participle is "gefunden".
Definitions
1.to find; to come across (something or someone after searching or by chance)(to locate, obtain)
a.to discover the location or presence of something
Ich kann meine Schlüssel nicht finden.—I can't find my keys.
b.to come upon or encounter by chance
Sie hat eine schöne Wohnung gefunden.—She found a nice apartment.
2.to think; to have an opinion (about something)(opinion)
a.to form or state an opinion
Wie findest du den Film?—What do you think of the movie?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | finden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | finde |
| Present (du) | findest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | findet |
| Preterite (ich) | fand |
| Participle II | gefunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fände |
| Imperative (singular) | finde |
| Imperative (plural) | findet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "finden" mean in English?
- "finden" means to find, to discover, or to think (about). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "finden"?
- "finden" is pronounced /ˈfɪndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "finden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "finden" is "gefunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "finden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "finden" becomes "fand" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "finden"?
- "finden" is a verb in German.
