Happen Meaning in English
word
/ˈhæpən/
HAP-uhn
/hˈæpən/
HAP-uhn
Definition
To take place or occur, especially without planning or intention. It is often used to talk about events or situations that happen naturally or unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday English; neutral formality. Often used with time expressions ('what happened?', 'what will happen?'). Do not confuse with 'make' (to cause something). Also used in questions and conditionals ('If something happens...').
Spanish: ocurrir - sucederPortuguese (BR): acontecer - sucederPortuguese (PT): acontecer - sucederChinese (Simplified): 发生Chinese (Traditional): 發生Hindi: होनाArabic: يحدثBengali: ঘটা - ঘটানো - হওয়াRussian: случаться - происходитьJapanese: 起こるVietnamese: xảy raKorean: 일어나다 - 발생하다Turkish: olmak - meydana gelmekUrdu: ہونا - پیش آناIndonesian: terjadi - berlangsung
Example Sentences
What happened at the party last night?
basic
Accidents can happen when you least expect them.
basic
The meeting will happen tomorrow at 10 a.m.
basic
I don’t know what will happen next in the story.
natural
Did something strange just happen here?
natural
If anything happens, call me immediately.
natural