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Befinden Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Befinden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be", "to be located" or "to be situated".
Essential properties of "befinden"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: befinden
- Simple past: befand
- Participle: befunden
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "befinden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be located or situated"
- Definition: "To be in a specific place or situation."
- Translation(s): to be, to be located, to be situated
- Synonym(s): sich aufhalten, sich verhalten
- Antonym(s): fehlen
- Related word(s): sein, liegen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wo befindet sich das Museum?
- Ich befinde mich gerade im Urlaub.
- Das Buch befindet sich auf dem Tisch.
- Wie befindet man sich in dieser Situation?
2.) "To judge or evaluate"
- Definition: "To judge or evaluate something or someone."
- Translation(s): to judge, to evaluate, to deem, to find
- Synonym(s): urteilen, erachten
- Antonym(s): ignorieren
- Related word(s): beurteilen, einschätzen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Jury befand den Kandidaten für geeignet.
- Wie befinden Sie die Situation?
- Der Richter befand den Angeklagten für schuldig.
3.) "To feel (about one's health/state)"
- Definition: "To feel a certain way, especially regarding health."
- Translation(s): to feel, to be (doing), to be in a state
- Synonym(s): sich fühlen
- Antonym(s): krank fühlen
- Related word(s): gesund sein, krank sein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wie befinden Sie sich heute?
- Der Patient befindet sich auf dem Weg der Besserung.
- Ich befinde mich in guter Verfassung.