statt|finden
Translation
to take place, to happen, to occur
Examples
Das Konzert findet heute statt.
The concert takes place today.
Wann findet die Prüfung statt?
When does the exam take place?
Die WM findet alle vier Jahre statt.
The World Cup takes place every four years.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) takes place ((sth.)) takes place The concert takes place today.
Similar Words
geschehen, passieren, sich ereignen
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. As a separable verb, 'statt' goes to the end of the clause.