finden
Translation
to find, to discover, to think, to consider
Examples
Ich finde meinen Schlüssel nicht.
I can't find my key.
Ich finde den Film gut.
I think the movie is good.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find sth. I can't find my key.
((sth.)) ((adj.)) to find sth. to be adj. I find the movie good.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entdecken (to discover), meinen (to think); Antonyms: verlieren (to lose)
Etymology
From Old High German 'findan', cognate with the English word 'find'.
Memory Tips
Remember the double meaning: physically 'finding' an object, and mentally 'finding' an opinion (I find that...).