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verschwunden
gone / disappeared
No longer present or findable; lost or gone.
example
Mein Schlüssel ist spurlos verschwunden, ich kann ihn nirgends finden.
My key has disappeared without a trace; I can't find it anywhere.
verschwunden
gone / disappeared
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Participle as adjective
'Verschwunden' (gone / disappeared) is the past participle of the verb 'verschwinden' (to disappear). It is very often used like a normal adjective to describe a state.
EXAMPLE
Das Auto ist über Nacht einfach verschwunden.
The car simply disappeared overnight.
Use with "sein"
Since 'verschwunden' (gone / disappeared) comes from the verb 'verschwinden' (to disappear), which describes a change of state, it is always combined with the auxiliary verb 'sein' (to be). So you say 'er ist verschwunden' (he has disappeared) or 'sie war verschwunden' (she had disappeared / she was gone).
EXAMPLE
Als ich zurückkam, war meine Tasche verschwunden.
When I came back, my bag was gone.
Typical combinations
Common adverbs that intensify 'verschwunden' (gone / disappeared) are 'spurlos' (without leaving a trace), 'plötzlich' (suddenly), or the idiom 'vom Erdboden verschwunden' (vanished from the face of the earth).
EXAMPLE
Der Dieb war spurlos mit dem Geld verschwunden.
The thief had disappeared without a trace with the money.
Compare with
verschwunden vs fort
away / forth
'fort' and 'verschwunden' can both mean that someone or something is no longer there. 'fort' usually just says: the person or thing is gone. It does not explain why. 'verschwunden' sounds stronger. It is especially appropriate when you cannot find something or when it is unclear where someone or something has gone. For normal leaving, 'fort' can sound more natural. When you are searching or surprised, 'verschwunden' fits better.
verschwunden
Mein Schlüssel ist verschwunden, obwohl er eben noch auf dem Tisch lag.
My key has disappeared, even though it was just on the table.
fort
Nach dem Frühstück war Paul schon fort.
After breakfast, Paul was already gone.
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