entdeckt
Translation
discovered, found, spotted
Examples
Das ist ein neu entdeckter Planet.
This is a newly discovered planet.
Der Schatz bleibt unentdeckt.
The treasure remains undiscovered.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is/was discovered ((sth.)) is/was discovered The secret was discovered.
Similar Words
gefunden (found), aufgedeckt (uncovered)
Etymology
Past participle of 'entdecken' (to discover). From 'ent-' (prefix for removal or beginning) + 'decken' (to cover). Literally 'uncovered'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking the 'deck' (cover) off something. What was under the cover is now 'entdeckt' (discovered).