finden

/ˈfɪndn̩/

verb A1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

past: fand
perfect: hat gefunden

Meaning

to find
- Ich kann meinen Schlüssel nicht finden.
  
  I can't find my key.
- Ich finde meinen Schlüssel nirgends. Vielleicht liegt er im Auto.
  
  I cannot find my key anywhere. Perhaps it is in the car.
to think, to consider (an opinion)
- Ich finde den Film gut.
  
  I think the film is good.
- Ich finde den Film wirklich gut. Du solltest ihn dir auch ansehen.
  
  I think the film is really good. You should watch it too.

Similar words

zurechtfinden

finden is the basic word "to find" something; sich zurechtfinden is a more specific reflexive idiom, "to find one's way" or get one's bearings in a place or situation.

Practice

1 What does finden mean?

2 Fill the gap: Ich kann meinen Schlüssel nicht ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches finden?

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Last updated 2026-09-16