statt|finden
Translation
to take place, to happen, to be held
Examples
Das Konzert findet heute statt.
The concert takes place today.
Wann findet die Prüfung statt?
When does the exam take place?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take place The party takes place on Saturday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geschehen, passieren
Etymology
From 'statt' (place) + 'finden' (to find). Literally 'to find its place', meaning for an event to happen at a specific time and place.
Memory Tips
An event 'finds' ('findet') its 'place' ('Statt') on the calendar, so it 'takes place' ('stattfindet').