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stattfinden

take place

verb SHTAT-fin-den Less Common
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Also means

happen

Usage Note

stattfinden is a separable verb that splits in main clauses: Das Konzert findet morgen statt ('the concert takes place tomorrow'). It's the standard, slightly formal word for an event occurring, and unlike English it has no subject like 'it'.

Examples

"Das Treffen findet morgen statt."

Natural Translation

The meeting takes place tomorrow.

Literal Translation

The meeting finds tomorrow place.

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