find
gb/fˈaɪnd/ us/fˈaɪnd/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 200
talál, megtalál, megtud, rájön, tapasztal, tart, jó találat, jó fogás
KITENZI
A1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to find [something/someone]
I found my wallet under the couch.
Megtaláltam a pénztárcámat a kanapé alatt.
She found a great restaurant in the city.
Talált egy remek éttermet a városban.
We found the missing cat in the garden.
They found a mistake in the report.
He found his old school photos in a box.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I found a coin on the street.
Találtam egy érmét az utcán.
She found her phone in her bag.
Megtalálta a telefonját a táskájában.
We found the park easily.
He found the book in the library.
They found a new friend at school.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'find' with 'look for'. 'Find' means you have already located it; 'look for' means you are still searching.
Maana
discover something by chance or search
Miunganiko ya maneno
find a job
|find a way
|find the key
|find information
|find a solution
Visawe
discover (Often used for finding something new or previously unknown.)
Vinyume
lose (Means to no longer have something because you cannot find it.)
Mada
daily life
|travel
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To see or get something after looking for it or by chance.
To come upon or locate something or someone, either by chance or after searching.
KITENZI
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to find (that) [clause]
I found that the train was delayed.
Megtudtam, hogy késik a vonat.
She found the movie boring.
Unalmasnak találta a filmet.
We found out that he was leaving the company.
They found it hard to believe the news.
He found that she was right.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I found that English is fun.
Rájöttem, hogy az angol jó móka.
She found the game easy.
Könnyűnek találta a játékot.
We found it interesting.
They found out he is sick.
He found that he likes cats.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may forget to use 'that' before clauses, especially in formal writing.
Maana
realize or learn something
Miunganiko ya maneno
find out the truth
|find that it is easy
|find it surprising
Visawe
learn (Focuses more on gaining knowledge rather than discovery.)
Vinyume
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to something.)
Mada
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To learn something new, often by being told or by experience.
To learn or become aware of something, often through experience or information received.
KITENZI
A2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
to find [someone/something] [adjective]
I find this book very interesting.
Nagyon érdekesnek találom ezt a könyvet.
She finds him charming.
Sármosnak találja.
They found the exam easy.
We found her speech inspiring.
He finds it hard to wake up early.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I find English easy.
Könnyűnek találom az angolt.
She finds him nice.
Kedvesnek találja.
They find the food good.
We find the movie funny.
He finds math hard.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'find' incorrectly instead of 'think' when talking about general opinions not based on direct experience.
Maana
form an opinion about something
Miunganiko ya maneno
find it difficult
|find someone attractive
|find it strange
Visawe
consider (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
Vinyume
dismiss (To reject a belief or opinion about something.)
Mada
emotions
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To think someone or something is in a certain way.
To decide or believe that someone or something has a particular quality.
NOMINO
B1
4
jó találat
B1
jó fogás
B1
This antique vase was a real find at the market.
Ez az antik váza igazi fogás volt a piacon.
The book was an excellent find for only two dollars.
A könyv kiváló fogás volt mindössze két dollárért.
That café is quite a find!
Her painting was a rare find from the 19th century.
The coin is an important archaeological find.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The shop is a good find.
Ez a bolt jó találat.
The toy was a great find.
A játék remek fogás volt.
This park is a nice find.
The dress was a lucky find.
The café is my best find.
Maana
something discovered or obtained
Miunganiko ya maneno
a rare find
|a good find
|an amazing find
Visawe
discovery (A broader term that can refer to scientific or personal findings.)
Vinyume
loss (The opposite of obtaining something; when something is taken away or missing.)
Mada
daily life
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Something good or useful you find, often by chance.
Something valuable, interesting, or useful that is discovered or obtained, especially unexpectedly.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
find
IPA
GB/fˈaɪnd/
US/fˈaɪnd/
Silabi na mkazo
find (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (find)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: find
- Plural: finds
Verb
- Base: find
- 3rd Person Singular: finds
- Present Participle: finding
- Past: found
- Past Participle: found
Familia ya neno
Forms
Core family
finder
noun B1
Advanced or less common
findable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unfindable
adjective B2
Vidokezo muhimu
- Irregular past: found Verb
- Irregular past participle: found Verb
Semi
find out
1/fˈaɪnd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
learn information after effort or inquiry
To get information about something, often by asking questions or looking for it.
Mifano
- I need to find out what time the train leaves.
- She found out that he was lying.
find out
2/fˈaɪnd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
discover information
To get information that you did not know before.
Mifano
- I need to find out what time the train leaves.
- She found out about the surprise party by accident.
- We found out that the files had been deleted.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Can you find out the address for me?
- She found out why the train was late.
find yourself
1/fˈaɪnd jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
discover your identity and purpose
To understand who you are and what you want in life, often after new experiences.
Mifano
- He traveled alone to find himself.
- College was where she really found herself.
find fault (with)
1/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom
criticize someone or something
To look for and talk about mistakes in someone or something.
Mifano
- She always finds fault with my cooking.
- They found fault with the plan immediately.
find fault (with)
2/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom
criticize for mistakes or flaws
To say what you think is wrong with someone or something.
Mifano
- She’s always finding fault with my cooking.
- Instead of finding fault, try to help solve the problem.
find your feet
1/fˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ fˈit/
idiom
informal
adjust and feel confident in new situation
To get used to a new place or situation and feel able to do things well there.
Mifano
- It took me a few months to find my feet at my new job.
- She’s finally finding her feet after moving abroad.
find your feet
2/fˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ fˈit/
idiom
Adjust and feel confident in new situation
To get used to a new place or job and feel confident there.
Mifano
- It took me a few months to find my feet at my new job.
- She's still finding her feet at university.