finden
Strong Verb (Ablaut i-a-u) Level A1 ⭐ #15 Most CommonEnglish translation: to find / to consider / to think of
Präsens (Present)
Finding or considering currently
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| ich | finde | |
| du | findest | |
| er/sie/es | findet | |
| wir | finden | |
| ihr | findet | |
| sie/Sie | finden |
- Ich finde deine Idee wirklich ausgezeichnet. — I find your idea really excellent.
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Frequently Asked Questions: FINDEN
Is "finden" a regular or irregular verb in German? ▾
"finden" is classified as a Strong Verb (Ablaut i-a-u) verb in German. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Ablaut vowel graduation: findet, fand, gefunden". Strong verb of Class 3. In Präteritum: ich fand. Partizip II: gefunden. Frequently used to express personal opinion: 'Ich finde das toll' (I think that's great).
What does "finden" mean in English? ▾
In English, "finden" translates primarily to "to find / to consider / to think of". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "finden"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ich habe den Schlüssel gefindet." instead of "Ich habe den Schlüssel gefunden.". Why? Finden is a strong German verb; its past participle is 'gefunden', never *gefindet.
What are common idioms or expressions with "finden"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Stattfinden" which means "To take place / occur" (e.g. "Das Konzert findet morgen statt.").
How can I practice and memorize "finden" conjugations? ▾
Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.
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