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“discovery” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/fʊnt/

Example

Der Fund war für alle eine Überraschung.

The discovery was a surprise to everyone.

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How to say “discovery” in German

“Discovery” in German is Fund.

A tangible object brought into view after being hidden, missing, or overlooked.

Full entry for Fund: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fund

Der unerwartete Fund wurde sofort dem Fundbüro gemeldet.

The unexpected discovery was immediately reported to the lost-and-found office.

Tips for using Fund

  • German Fund is masculine, with the plural Funde, while English fund usually means money or financial resources.

Other German words for “discovery”

Ich habe eine Entdeckung gemacht.

I made a discovery.

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