This is the 7308th most frequent Dutch word.
bevonden
"Bevonden" means "found" or "deemed."
In this sentence, "bevonden" is used to indicate the discovery of the keys through observation.
De verloren sleutels werden uiteindelijk in de tuin bevonden.
The lost keys were eventually found in the garden.
Here, "bevonden" expresses a subjective state or feeling describing someone's disposition.
Hij heeft zich altijd comfortabel bevonden in dit gezelschap.
He has always felt comfortable in this company.
In this example, "bevonden" is employed to mean a personal or reflective realization.