This is the 1345th most frequent Dutch word.
plaatsvinden
"Plaatsvinden" means "to take place" or "to occur."
In this context, 'plaatsvinden' refers to the completion or occurrence of something in the past.
De ceremonie heeft gisteren plaatsgevonden.
The ceremony took place yesterday.
In this sentence, 'plaatsvinden' is used to indicate the occurrence of an event at a specific time.
De vergadering zal morgen plaatsvinden.
The meeting will take place tomorrow.
Here, 'plaatsvinden' is used to convey a regularly scheduled occurrence of an event.