English–German

“lost item” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʊntˌzaːxə/

Example

Die Fundsache liegt am Informationsschalter.

The lost item is at the information desk.

Illustration for Fundsache (lost item)

How to say “lost item” in German

“Lost item” in German is Fundsache.

A labeled object waits at a lost-and-found desk after someone has picked it up and handed it in.

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

Example sentences with Fundsache

Er ist zur Polizei gegangen und hat die Fundsache abgegeben.

He went to the police and handed in the lost item.

Tips for using Fundsache

  • Fundsache is feminine, so the standard forms are die Fundsache and die Fundsachen.

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