gelegen
Translation
located (declined), situated (declined), convenient (declined)
Examples
Die zentral gelegene Wohnung ist ideal.
The centrally located apartment is ideal.
Das ist eine gelegene Ausrede.
That is a convenient excuse.
Grammar Patterns
Adverb + gelegene + Noun ((... located ...)) The centrally gelegene office is easy to reach.
eine gelegene + Noun ((a convenient ...)) That was a convenient moment.
Similar Words
befindliche (located), passende (suitable)
Etymology
Declined form of 'gelegen', the past participle of 'liegen' (to lie, to be located).
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'liegen' (to lie). A 'gelegene' house is one that 'lies' in a good spot. Also related to 'Gelegenheit' (opportunity), which is a 'conveniently lying' situation.