Dutch Word of the Day
vinden
/VIN-den/ • verb — 26th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to find; to think (express an opinion)
Examples
- Ik vind dit boek erg interessant.
(I think/find this book very interesting.) - Waar heb je mijn sleutels gevonden?
(Where did you find my keys?) - Ik kan mijn telefoon nergens vinden.
(I can't find my phone anywhere.)
Synonyms
- ontdekken
- menen
Vinden is very common and has two main uses: to physically locate something (finden = gevonden) and to express an opinion ('ik vind dat...'). Conjugation highlights: ik vind, jij vindt, hij/zij vindt; past: vond; perfect: gevonden.
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