German Conversation · Level 124
44 words
German word
herausfinden
Pronunciation
IPA/hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɪndn̩/
Meaning
- verbfind out
Example
Wir finden die Ursache heraus.
We find out the cause.
More examples
Im Gespräch konnte sie viele Details über den Vorfall herausfinden.
During the conversation, she was able to find out many details about the incident.
Core concept
A hidden answer is brought into clear view by following clues.
Common phrases
die Ursache herausfinden
find out the cause
Informationen herausfinden
find out information
eine Lösung herausfinden
find a solution
Similar words
herausbekommen: Get information or an answer through research or questions.
feststellen: Confirm a fact or cause after checking the evidence.
finden: Find a person or object that was being sought.
aufdecken: Expose a concealed fact or misconduct.
Definition in German
etwas durch Nachforschung, Fragen oder Überlegung ans Licht bringen und klären
Word origin
The verb combines German heraus, meaning 'out', with finden, 'find', forming a separable compound for finding something hidden or unknown.
Usage tips
- In a main clause, the prefix separates, as in Wir finden die Ursache heraus; in a subordinate clause, it stays together, as in dass wir die Ursache herausfinden.