stattfindend
Translation
taking place, happening, occurring
Examples
Das heute stattfindende Treffen ist wichtig.
The meeting taking place today is important.
Es ist ein jährlich stattfindendes Festival.
It is an annually occurring festival.
Grammar Patterns
[attributive adjective] + Noun Used as an adjective before a noun. The meeting taking place today is important.
Similar Words
geschehend, passierend, ablaufend
Etymology
From 'statt' (place) + 'finden' (to find). Literally 'to find its place', meaning to take place.
Memory Tips
Imagine an event 'finding its place' ('statt finden') on a schedule or map.