gelegen
Translation
located, situated, convenient, opportune
Examples
Das Hotel ist schön gelegen.
The hotel is beautifully located.
Dein Besuch kommt mir sehr gelegen.
Your visit is very convenient for me.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + sein to be located ((at a place)) The house is located by the lake.
((sb.dat)) gelegen kommen to be convenient for ((sb.)) Your help is very convenient for me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: situiert (situated), passend (suitable); Antonyms: ungelegen (inconvenient)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'liegen' (to lie, to be located). It literally means 'lain' or 'situated'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'lying' in a certain place. A well-'lain' hotel is a well-located hotel. An opportunity that 'lies' well for you is convenient.