Translation of German word "finden" to English
finden
/ˈfɪndən/
Meaning
VerbTo locate To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.
How to use
The strong verb finden ('to find / think of / deem') is irregular: findet, fand, hat gefunden. Besides its physical meaning of finding an object, it is widely used to express opinion (Ich finde dieses Buch gut — I find/think this book is good). The reflexive sich finden means 'to find oneself / be found / settle'.
🇬🇧 English
to find
Example
Ich habe diese Muschel am Strand gefunden.
I found this shell on the beach.
Als sie nach Hause kam, musste sie feststellen, dass das Haus in Flammen aufgegangen war.
When she got home, she found that the house had burst into flames.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationSynonyms
Common phrases
- eine Lösung finden— to find a solution
- Wie findest du das?— How do you find that? / What do you think of it?
- den Ausgang finden— to find the exit
This concept in other languages
📖 Related grammar
🦊 Conjugation of the verb "finden"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gefunden
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #183 in German
Learn them all! 🚀
Master the 1000 most common German words with smart explanations, audio pronunciation, and spaced repetition.
Start Learning For Free →No sign-up required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "finden"?▼
The German word "finden" is defined as: "To locate To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon."
What does the German word "finden" mean?▼
The German word "finden" means "to find" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "finden"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "finden" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "finden"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe mein Telefon gefunden." (which translates as "I found this shell on the beach.").
More Core Verbs words
Related reading
100 Most Common German Verbs (with examples & conjugation)
Master the 100 most frequent German verbs. Learn their meanings, see them in action with example sentences, and access direct dictionary links to see full conjugation tables.
Read →GermanA1 → B1 in German: A Realistic Step-by-Step Roadmap
A realistic guide to moving from absolute beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) in German. Learn what to study at each level, timeline estimates, and resources.
Read →