occurring
word · lemma: occur
Definition
Happening or taking place at this time, or in a particular situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Occurring' is the present participle of 'occur', mostly used in formal or scientific contexts. Common phrases: 'currently occurring', 'rarely occurring'. Not often used in informal speech; 'happening' is more conversational.
Spanish: ocurrir - suceder - pasarPortuguese (BR): ocorrer - acontecerPortuguese (PT): ocorrer - acontecerChinese (Simplified): 发生 - 出现Chinese (Traditional): 發生 - 出現Hindi: होना - घटित होनाArabic: يحدث - يجريBengali: ঘটছে - সংঘটিত হচ্ছেRussian: происходит - происходящийJapanese: 起こっているVietnamese: đang xảy raKorean: 일어나고 있는Turkish: meydana gelen - gerçekleşenUrdu: ہو رہا ہےIndonesian: sedang terjadi
Example Sentences
The meeting is occurring right now.
basic
Strange things are occurring in the city.
basic
A festival is occurring this weekend.
basic
Is this problem occurring for everyone or just me?
natural
Climate change effects are occurring faster than expected.
natural
There are always new discoveries occurring in science.
natural