ɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁən

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Translation

to find out, learn

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Word origin

From fahren ('to go, to travel'), whose Germanic root also gives English fare.

Origin
Old High German
Root
faran
English cognates
fare

Grammar

Verb typestrong, perfect with haben

Examples

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I only found out about it yesterday.

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How did you find that out?

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We'll find out more about it soon.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 1: Words 501-510.