Adjective
befindlich
located, situated
C2
rank #12,478
Meanings
Adjective
- located, situated
- being (in a state), e.g. im Bau befindlich = under construction
Example sentence
Die im Keller befindlichen Kisten müssen entsorgt werden.
The boxes located in the cellar have to be disposed of.
Usage
- die im Schrank befindlichen Unterlagen — The documents located in the cupboard; formal administrative wording.
- befindlich / sich befindend — Use either the adjective or the reflexive participle; do not add sich to befindlich.
Die im Umschlag befindlichen Fotos waren stark verblasst.
The photographs inside the envelope had faded considerably.