entdecken
Translation
to discover, to find, to spot, to detect
Examples
Kolumbus hat Amerika entdeckt.
Columbus discovered America.
Ich habe einen Fehler im Text entdeckt.
I discovered a mistake in the text.
Sie entdeckte ihr Talent für Musik.
She discovered her talent for music.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) entdecken to discover sth. Columbus discovered America.
Similar Words
Synonyms: finden (to find), aufspüren (to track down); Antonyms: verstecken (to hide), verbergen (to conceal)
Etymology
Prefix 'ent-' (away, removal) + 'decken' (to cover). Literally means 'to uncover' or 'de-cover'.
Memory Tips
Imagine removing a cover ('decken') to reveal something new. 'ent-' + 'decken' = to uncover.