VERB
herausfinden/hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɪndn̩/to find out; to discover; to figure out
herausfinden is a German verb that means to find out, to discover, or to figure out. It is pronounced /hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɪndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fand heraus" and the past participle is "herausgefunden".
Definitions
1.to find out; to discover through investigation or effort(information, fact)
a.to learn or uncover information by searching, investigating, or thinking
Ich muss erst herausfinden, wie das funktioniert.—I first have to find out how that works.
b.to discover the identity or truth about something or someone
Die Polizei konnte schnell herausfinden, wer der Täter war.—The police were able to quickly find out who the perpetrator was.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | herausfinden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | finde heraus |
| Present (du) | findest heraus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | findet heraus |
| Preterite (ich) | fand heraus |
| Participle II | herausgefunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fände heraus |
| Imperative (singular) | finde heraus |
| Imperative (plural) | findet heraus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "herausfinden" mean in English?
- "herausfinden" means to find out, to discover, or to figure out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "herausfinden"?
- "herausfinden" is pronounced /hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɪndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "herausfinden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "herausfinden" is "herausgefunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "herausfinden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "herausfinden" becomes "fand heraus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "herausfinden"?
- "herausfinden" is a verb in German.
