German Phrase
Ich fand's super.
Meaning
Literally ‘I found it great’, this informal sentence is used to say that you really liked something – a movie, a meal, an experience, etc. It conveys enthusiasm without sounding overly formal.
When to use
Use it in casual conversation with friends, classmates, or colleagues after you’ve experienced something you enjoyed. It’s perfect for post‑movie chats, food reviews, or after a fun activity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ichfand'ssuper
finden (past)
The verb *finden* means ‘to find/think’. In the simple past it becomes *fand* (ich fand, du fandst, er/sie/es fand…).
contraction *fand's*
*fand's* is the spoken contraction of *fand es*; the *es* is dropped and the *s* attaches to the verb.
adverb *super*
*super* is a colloquial adjective/adverb meaning ‘great, awesome’. It stays unchanged regardless of gender or case.
🗨In Conversation
Wie hat dir das Konzert gefallen?
How did you like the concert?
Ich fand's super!
I thought it was great!
✕Common Mistakes
Ich fand super.
Missing the contracted *es* makes the sentence sound incomplete in spoken German.
Ich fand's super.
Do not use the contraction in formal writing; write *ich fand es super* instead.
Ich fand's super, sehr formell.
Avoid using *super* in very formal contexts; choose *ausgezeichnet* or *hervorragend*.
↔Alternatives
Ich fand es großartig.
I thought it was wonderful.
Ich fand es toll.
I thought it was awesome.
Es war super.
It was great.
Cultural Tip
The word *super* is widely used in everyday German, especially among younger speakers. In formal writing you would replace it with *ausgezeichnet* or *hervorragend*. The contraction *fand's* is typical of spoken language; in a formal email you’d write *ich fand es super*.