finden
to find / to think
An irregular verb with two key meanings: 'to find' (locate) and 'to think/consider' (opinion). The opinion meaning is extremely common in spoken German.
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | finde |
| du | findest |
| er/sie/es | findet |
| wir | finden |
| ihr | findet |
| sie/Sie | finden |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | fand |
| du | fandest |
| er/sie/es | fand |
| wir | fanden |
| ihr | fandet |
| sie/Sie | fanden |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| haben | gefunden |
z.B.: Ich habe gefunden
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| finde | findet | finden Sie |
Example Sentences
Ich finde meinen Schlüssel nicht.
I can't find my key.
Ich finde das Wetter heute schön.
I think the weather is nice today.
Usage Tips
For opinions use 'finden' + Akkusativ + adjective: 'Ich finde den Film gut' (I think the movie is good).
Common Mistakes
Wrong past participle: 'Ich habe es gefinden'
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