Dictionary
geschehen
German → American English
American English
happen
sich ereignen; passieren; vorkommen
Was ist gestern im Dorf geschehen?Use **geschehen** mostly in written or formal language. In everyday speech, **passieren** is much more common.
Frequently asked questions
What does "geschehen" mean in English?
"Geschehen" means "to happen" or "to occur" in English.
Is "geschehen" formal or informal?
It is mainly formal or literary. In everyday German, people usually say "passieren".
What is the noun form of "geschehen"?
A related noun is "das Geschehen," meaning "what is happening" or "events/occurrences."