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 come to know something through investigation or searching(information, fact)
a.to discover the truth or information by searching, investigating, or inquiring
Ich habe herausgefunden, dass der Zug morgen früher fährt.—I found out that the train leaves earlier tomorrow.
b.to uncover something hidden or not previously known
Sie hat herausgefunden, wer den Kuchen gegessen hat.—She found out who ate the cake.
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.
