stattfindend
Translation
taking place, happening, occurring
Examples
Das morgen stattfindende Konzert ist ausverkauft.
The concert taking place tomorrow is sold out.
Die heute stattfindende Prüfung ist schwer.
The exam happening today is difficult.
Grammar Patterns
stattfindend + Noun ... taking place The festival taking place is very popular.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geschehend (happening), ablaufend (proceeding)
Etymology
Present participle of the separable verb 'statt|finden' (to take place). Composed of 'statt' (instead of, in place) and 'finden' (to find).
Memory Tips
Think of it as something 'finding its place' (statt-finden), hence 'taking place'. It's used as an adjective to describe an ongoing or scheduled event.