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
Comes from the prefix 'be-' (state) + the verb 'finden' (to find) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). It literally means 'being in a state where it can be found'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'be-finden' with 'to be found'. The items 'to be found' (befindlich) in the box are apples.