Dutch Word: plaatsvinden
English Meaning: to take place

Word Forms: geplaatsvind, plaats, plaatsvind, plaatsvindde, plaatsvindden, plaatsvindt, vindt, vond plaats, vonden

Example Sentences:

De Olympische zomerspelen vonden voor het eerst plaats in 1896 in Griekenland.
The Summer Olympic Games took place for the first time in 1896 in Greece.
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De eerste wereldcup in Afrika vond plaats in 2010.
The first World Cup in Africa took place in 2010.
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Deze wedstrijd vindt elk jaar plaats.
This contest takes place every year.
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Related Words:

de plaats   (Pl: plaatsen)

place, spot, site

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vinden

1. to think 2. to find

Here: to find

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