Entdecken
Example: Wir können neue Tiere im Wald entdecken.
Definition
"Entdecken" means to find or notice something for the first time, often something previously unknown or hidden. For example, in the phrase 'Wir können neue Tiere im Wald entdecken,' it refers to discovering new animals in the forest.
Etymology
The word "entdecken" comes from the German prefix "ent-" meaning 'un-' or 'dis-' and the verb "decken" meaning 'to cover.' Together, "entdecken" originally meant 'to uncover' or 'to reveal.' Did you know? It’s like peeling back a cover to find something new!
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"Entdecken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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