Adjektiv

aufgefundener

found, discovered

Der aufgefundener Schatz wurde dem Museum übergeben.

The found treasure was handed over to the museum.

((attributive adjective)) + Noun The aufgefundener (found) key was on the table.

Synonyms: entdeckt, gefunden; Antonyms: verloren, vermisst

From 'auf-' (up, on) and 'gefunden' (past participle of 'finden', to find). Literally 'found up' or 'discovered'.

Think of 'auf' as the action of something coming 'up' into view, and 'gefunden' as 'found'. So, 'found and brought to light'.

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