This is the 13743rd most frequent German word.
entdeckten
"Entdeckten" is the simple past tense of "entdecken," meaning "discovered."
In this sentence, 'entdeckten' is used as the past simple form of 'entdecken', meaning 'discovered'. It refers to the scientists finding something new or previously unobserved.
Die Wissenschaftler entdeckten eine neue Spezies im Regenwald.
The scientists discovered a new species in the rainforest.
Here, 'entdeckten' describes an act of uncovering or finding something, emphasizing the explorative nature of the discovery.
Als sie das alte Schloss besuchten, entdeckten sie versteckte Räume.
When they visited the old castle, they discovered hidden rooms.
In this example, 'entdeckten' signifies the result of the archaeologists' investigative efforts to find objects of historical importance.