ɛntˈdɛkn̩

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Translation

to discover

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Word origin

From ent- (a reversal prefix) plus decken ('to cover'), literally 'to uncover'.

Origin
German
Root
ent- + decken

Grammar

Verb typeweak, perfect with haben

Examples

Kolumbus 1492 Kontinent.

Columbus discovered a new continent in 1492.

.

We discovered a lovely little café.

spielend.

Children love discovering the world through play.

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