English–German
“discover” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛntˈdɛkən/
Example
Ich entdeckte gestern ein neues Café in der Stadt.
I discovered a new café in the city yesterday.
How to say “discover” in German
“Discover” in German is entdecken.
A cover lifts and something previously hidden comes into view, whether it is a place, a fact, or a talent.
Example sentences with entdecken
In der Bibliothek kann man oft neue Ideen entdecken.
In the library, one can often discover new ideas.
Tips for using entdecken
- Entdecken takes an accusative object, as in 'ein neues Café', and often suggests finding something for the first time rather than merely spotting it.