No. 203 in Afrikaans

plaasvind

"Plaasvind" means "to take place" in English.

In a sentence

Die vergadering sal môre plaasvind.
The meeting will take place tomorrow.
"Plaasvind" is used here to indicate an event occurring at a future specific time.
Die partytjie het gister plaasgevind.
The party took place yesterday.
"Plaasvind" is used in past tense to describe an event that happened previously.
Die toernooi vind elke jaar plaas.
The tournament takes place every year.
"Plaasvind" is used in present tense to describe a recurring event.

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