finden
Translation
to find, to think, to consider
Examples
Ich kann meinen Schlüssel nicht finden.
I can't find my key.
Wie findest du diesen Film?
What do you think of this movie?
Ich finde es wichtig, Deutsch zu lernen.
I think it is important to learn German.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find (sth.) Ich habe meinen Schlüssel gefunden.
((sb./sth.)) ((adj.)) to find (sb./sth.) (adj.) [opinion] Wie findest du den Film?
((sth.)) ((good/bad)) to think (sth.) is (good/bad) Ich finde das Buch gut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entdecken, meinen
Etymology
Cognate with English 'find'. From Old High German 'findan'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'find'. Remember it means both 'locate' and 'have an opinion'.