Herausfinden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herausfinden" is used as verb with the meaning of "find out", "discover" or "ascertain".

Essential properties of "herausfinden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: herausfinden
Simple past: fand heraus
Participle: herausgefunden

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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 "herausfinden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To discover or find out (through investigation)"

Definition: "To discover or find out something through investigation or reasoning."
Translation(s): find out, discover, ascertain
Synonym(s): Entdecken, Ermitteln, Feststellen, Ergründen
Related word(s): Aufdecken, Aufspüren, Enthüllen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen herausfinden, was der Grund für das Problem ist.We need to find out what the reason for the problem is.
Die Polizei versucht herauszufinden, wer der Täter war.The police are trying to find out who the perpetrator was.
Kannst du bitte herausfinden, wann der nächste Zug fährt?Can you please find out when the next train leaves?

2.) "To realize or learn (through experience)"

Definition: "To come to know or understand something through experience or learning."
Translation(s): realize, learn, discover, find out
Synonym(s): erfahren, erkennen, begreifen
Related word(s): lernen, verstehen, realisieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Mit der Zeit fand er heraus, wie man am besten mit Stress umgeht.Over time, he found out how to best deal with stress.
Ich habe herausgefunden, dass ich allergisch gegen Erdnüsse bin.I have found out that I am allergic to peanuts.
Sie fand schnell heraus, wie das neue Programm funktioniert.She quickly found out how the new program works.

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