befindlich
Translation
located, situated, being in
Examples
Die sich im Haus befindlichen Möbel sind alt.
The furniture located in the house is old.
Grammar Patterns
located in/at + Noun The restaurant located on the ground floor is expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gelegen, ansässig; Antonyms: abwesend (absent)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (indicating state) + the verb 'finden' (to find) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'being in a state of being found' somewhere.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-finden' as 'to be found' in a place. The office 'to be found' (befindlich) in the building.