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plaatsvinden — meaning in English

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English meaning

be verb To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
occur verb To happen or take place.

Senses

plaatsvinden is used for these senses in English:

be To occur, to take place.
occur (intransitive) To happen or take place.
occur (intransitive) To present or offer itself.

be — full definition

verb To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
verb Used with another verb to form continuing or passive actions.

occur — full definition

verb To happen or take place.
verb To come to mind suddenly.
verb To exist or be found somewhere.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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