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find / discovery
An object or piece of information that has been discovered or found, often after a search or by chance.
Der archäologische Fund im alten Stadtkern war eine Sensation.
The archaeological find in the old city center was a sensation.
The noun 'der Fund' (find/discovery) is derived directly from the verb 'finden' (to find). It describes either the result of finding something (the found object) or the act itself.
Der Fund des verlorenen Schlüssels war ein großer Zufall.
Finding the lost key was a great coincidence.
You can recognize the meaning from the context: If it is about archaeology or the police, it often refers to the object (m01). In combination with 'echt' (real) or 'wahr' (true), it usually refers to a valuable person (m02). Prepositions like 'nach' (after) or 'bei' (during/when) point to the act or event (m03).
Der Fund auf der Baustelle war eine römische Münze.
The find at the construction site was a Roman coin.
In connection with a found object, the phrase 'einen Fund machen' (to make a find) is often used. Adjectives like 'archäologisch' (archaeological), 'historisch' (historical), or 'wertvoll' (valuable) are also typical.
Die Archäologen haben in der Höhle einen sensationellen Fund gemacht.
The archaeologists made a sensational find in the cave.
When a person or thing is evaluated especially positively, people speak of 'einem echten Fund' (a real find) or 'einem wahren Fund' (a true find). This expresses that you were very lucky to find them or it.
Dieses kleine, ruhige Café ist ein echter Fund in der lauten Innenstadt.
This small, quiet café is a real find in the noisy city center.
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'der Treffer' and 'der Fund' can both refer to something you find in a search and that is useful or suitable. 'Treffer' is used especially for search results on the internet or in databases. It can also mean that something was exactly right. 'Fund' is more about a discovered object or a discovered piece of information, often after a search or by chance. The words can be confusing because both have to do with finding. With a search engine, they are usually 'Treffer'; for a found object or a discovery, 'Fund' fits better.
Der alte Brief war ein wichtiger Fund für die Familiengeschichte.
The old letter was an important find for the family history.
Die Suche nach der Adresse brachte nur drei Treffer.
The search for the address returned only three results.