German Conversation · Level 194
26 words
German word
befindlich
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈfɪntlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivelocated
Example
Das im Park befindliche Café hat viele Gäste.
The café located in the park has many guests.
More examples
Der auf dem Campus befindliche Hörsaal ist modern ausgestattet.
The lecture hall located on campus is equipped with modern facilities.
Core concept
A noun carries a location or condition label that says where it is or what state it is in.
Common phrases
in unmittelbarer Nähe befindlich
located in the immediate vicinity
auf dem Campus befindlich
located on campus
im historischen Viertel befindlich
located in the historic district
Similar words
situiert: Situated in a specific place, especially in formal or factual writing.
ansässig: Based or established in a particular region, town, or area.
Definition in German
Eine adjektivische Form von 'sich befinden', die angibt, dass etwas örtlich oder zustandsmäßig vorhanden ist.
Word origin
The adjective comes from the verb befinden, formed with be- and finden, plus the adjective-forming suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- Befindlich is formal and mainly attributive, while everyday German often uses an expression with sich befinden or a shorter phrase such as im Park.