Finden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Finden" is used as verb with the meaning of "find", "discover" or "think".

Essential properties of "finden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: finden
Simple past: fand
Participle: gefunden

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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 "finden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To find something lost or sought"

Definition: "To discover something that was lost or being searched for."
Translation(s): find, discover
Synonym(s): entdecken, Aufspüren
Antonym(s): Verlieren
Related word(s): suchen, verlieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe endlich meine Schlüssel gefunden.I finally found my keys.
Sie findet den Weg zum Bahnhof.She finds her way to the station.
Er findet immer die besten Restaurants.He always finds the best restaurants.

2.) "To form an opinion"

Definition: "To come to a conclusion or an opinion about something."
Translation(s): think, find, consider
Synonym(s): meinen, glauben
Related word(s): denken, Urteilen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich finde, dass das eine gute Idee ist.I think that's a good idea.
Wie findest du den neuen Film?What do you think of the new film?
Sie findet das Buch sehr spannend.She finds the book very exciting.
Viele finden, dass die Schule wichtig ist.Many find that school is important.

3.) "To reach a place or position"

Definition: "To reach a specific place or position."
Translation(s): find, reach, get to
Synonym(s): erreichen, gelangen
Related word(s): kommen, anlangen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er findet den Weg nach Hause nicht.He can't find his way home.
Wir finden den richtigen Pfad durch den Wald.We find the right path through the forest.
Sie findet ihren Platz im Team.She finds her place in the team.

4.) "To perceive something as"

Definition: "To believe that something is a certain way."
Translation(s): find, consider, think
Synonym(s): Halten für, Vermuten
Related word(s): Annehmen, Schätzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich finde ihn sehr nett.I find him very nice.
Sie findet das Kleid hübsch.She finds the dress pretty.
Er findet den Vorschlag akzeptabel.He finds the proposal acceptable.

5.) "To be able to locate"

Definition: "To be able to reach something or someone."
Translation(s): find, locate
Synonym(s): auffinden, ausfindig machen
Related word(s): orten, aufspüren

📝 Some usage examples:

Kannst du die Datei finden?Can you find the file?
Ich finde meine Brille nicht.I can't find my glasses.
Sie findet den richtigen Ansprechpartner.She finds the right contact person.

6.) "Discover by chance"

Definition: "To discover by chance."
Translation(s): find, discover, come across
Synonym(s): stoßen auf, antreffen
Related word(s): entdecken, aufdecken

📝 Some usage examples:

Er findet einen alten Schatz im Garten.He finds an old treasure in the garden.
Sie findet ein neues Café in der Stadt.She finds a new café in the city.
Wir finden einen schönen Wanderweg.We find a beautiful hiking trail.

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