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How do you say "to find" in German?
finden
In German, "to find" is finden.
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Pronunciation
FIN-den. Short 'i', stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Strong verb, past tense fand, past participle gefunden. Takes accusative object.
Example sentence
Ich finde meinen Schlussel.
I find my key.
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How to remember finden
Finden is finding something you are looking for. To discover something new.
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Questions about finden
How do you say "to find" in German?
In German, "to find" is finden. It is a noun.
How is finden written in German?
finden is written using the standard German script.
How is finden used in a sentence?
Use finden as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ich finde meinen Schlussel. (I find my key.).
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