auf|finden
Translation
to find, to discover, to locate
Examples
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb auffinden.
The police were able to find the thief.
Hier kann man seltene Pilze auffinden.
You can find rare mushrooms here.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to find/locate sth./sb. They could not find the missing person.
Similar Words
entdecken (to discover), lokalisieren (to locate)
Etymology
From 'auf' (up, on) and 'finden' (to find). It implies finding something that was perhaps hidden or lost.
Memory Tips
Think of 'finding' something and bringing it 'up' to light.