verb
rausfinden
find out
The German word "rausfinden" is a separable verb consisting of "raus" (colloquial for "heraus" meaning "out") and "finden" (to find).
Meaning:
"rausfinden" means "to find out" or "to discover" something, often referring to gaining knowledge or uncovering information.
Similar words:
- herausfinden (more formal, same meaning)
- entdecken (to discover)
- feststellen (to ascertain, determine)
- ermitteln (to investigate, determine)
Differences:
- rausfinden / herausfinden emphasize the process of finding out information, often informally or through effort.
- entdecken implies more of a discovery, sometimes accidental, especially in contexts like science or nature.
- feststellen is more formal and focused on establishing facts definitively.
- ermitteln implies investigation or official inquiry, such as police or research activities.
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Examples
Wir müssen die Lösung schnell rausfinden.verb
We need to quickly find out the solution.
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