ausfindig
Translation
locate, find, track down
Examples
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb ausfindig machen.
The police were able to track down the thief.
Ich muss die Adresse ausfindig machen.
I have to find the address.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ausfindig machen to locate/track down (sb./sth.) The police tracked down the culprit.
Similar Words
aufspüren (to track down), entdecken (to discover), ermitteln (to ascertain)
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) and 'findig' (related to 'finden' - to find). Literally 'to find out'.
Memory Tips
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'ausfindig machen'. Memorize the whole phrase as 'to locate' or 'to track down'.