Entdecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entdecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "discover", "find" or "unearth".

Essential properties of "entdecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entdecken
  • Simple past: entdeckte
  • Participle: entdeckt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entdecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To find or discover something hidden or unknown"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Archäologen entdeckten eine antike Stadt in der Wüste.The archaeologists discovered an ancient city in the desert.
  2. Ich habe gerade ein tolles neues Restaurant entdeckt.I just discovered a great new restaurant.
  3. Columbus entdeckte Amerika im Jahr 1492.Columbus discovered America in 1492.

2.) "To realize or become aware of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie entdeckte plötzlich ihre Leidenschaft für die Malerei.She suddenly discovered her passion for painting.
  2. Erst später entdeckte er den Fehler in seiner Berechnung.Only later did he discover the error in his calculation.
  3. Beim Lesen des Buches entdeckte ich viele neue Ideen.While reading the book, I discovered many new ideas.

3.) "To reveal or expose something hidden"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Journalisten entdeckten einen großen Korruptionsskandal.The journalists uncovered a major corruption scandal.
  2. Er entdeckte versehentlich das Geburtstagsgeschenk im Schrank.He accidentally discovered the birthday present in the closet.
  3. Die Polizei entdeckte das Versteck der Diebe.The police discovered the thieves' hideout.
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