gevonden

This is the 365th most frequent Dutch word.


gevonden

"Found"


Here, 'gevonden' is used in the perfect tense to indicate that the action of finding occurred in the past.

Ik heb gisteren mijn sleutels gevonden.

I found my keys yesterday.


Here, 'gevonden' is used in the passive voice to indicate that the action of finding the solution was performed by an unmentioned agent.

De oplossing voor het raadsel is uiteindelijk gevonden.

The solution to the puzzle was eventually found.


Here, 'gevonden' is used metaphorically to describe the conclusion of an introspective or emotional search.

Hij heeft eindelijk vrede gevonden in zijn hart.

He has finally found peace in his heart.