Meaning 1neutral; archaeology and investigation · 82%
Something discovered during a search, especially an object or piece of evidence.
Natural examples
Der Fund eines alten Rings überraschte die Bauarbeiter.
The discovery of an old ring surprised the builders.
Der Fund liegt jetzt im Stadtmuseum.
The find is now in the city museum.
Archäologen meldeten einen wichtigen Fund.
Archaeologists reported an important find.
Usage note
Fund names the thing discovered; Fundort is the place where it was found. A common phrase is einen Fund machen.
Mini-lesson: Fund
Something discovered during a search, especially an object or piece of evidence. Fund names the thing discovered; Fundort is the place where it was found. A common phrase is einen Fund machen.
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