The German verb "herausfinden" means "to find out" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "herausfinden" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "herausfinden" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | finde heraus |
| du | you (informal) | findest heraus |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | findet heraus |
| wir | we | finden heraus |
| ihr | you all (informal) | findet heraus |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | finden heraus |
How to Conjugate "herausfinden" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fand heraus |
| du | you (informal) | fandest heraus |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fand heraus |
| wir | we | fanden heraus |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fandet heraus |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fanden heraus |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe herausgefunden |
| du | you (informal) | hast herausgefunden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat herausgefunden |
| wir | we | haben herausgefunden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt herausgefunden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben herausgefunden |
How to Conjugate "herausfinden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte herausgefunden |
| du | you (informal) | hattest herausgefunden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte herausgefunden |
| wir | we | hatten herausgefunden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet herausgefunden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten herausgefunden |
How to Conjugate "herausfinden" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde herausfinden |
| du | you (informal) | wirst herausfinden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird herausfinden |
| wir | we | werden herausfinden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet herausfinden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden herausfinden |
How to Conjugate "herausfinden" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | finde heraus |
| du | you (informal) | findest heraus |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | finde heraus |
| wir | we | finden heraus |
| ihr | you all (informal) | findet heraus |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | finden heraus |
How to Conjugate "herausfinden" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fände heraus |
| du | you (informal) | fändest heraus |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fände heraus |
| wir | we | fänden heraus |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fändet heraus |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fänden heraus |
Frequently Asked Questions About "herausfinden"
Is "herausfinden" regular or irregular in German?
"Herausfinden" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "herausfinden" mean in English?
The German verb "herausfinden" means "to find out" in English.
How do you conjugate "herausfinden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → finde heraus, du → findest heraus, er/sie/es → findet heraus, wir → finden heraus, ihr → findet heraus, sie/Sie → finden heraus.
How many tenses does "herausfinden" have in German?
"Herausfinden" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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