der Befund
Translation
finding, result, diagnosis, report
Examples
Der ärztliche Befund war eindeutig.
The medical finding was clear.
Wir warten auf den Befund des Labors.
We are waiting for the lab results.
Aufgrund des Befundes wurde er operiert.
Based on the finding, he had surgery.
Grammar Patterns
((the finding)) ((of sb./sth.)) the finding of sb./sth. The finding of the doctor was positive.
Similar Words
die Diagnose (diagnosis), das Ergebnis (result), die Feststellung (determination)
Etymology
From the prefix be- and the verb 'finden' (to find). Literally 'a thing found'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a doctor 'finding' what is wrong with a patient. The 'Befund' is the result of this 'finding'.