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Describes that something is located or situated in a specific place. Mostly used in formal or written language.
Alle im Haus befindlichen Personen müssen das Gebäude sofort verlassen.
All persons located in the house must leave the building immediately.
'Befindlich' (located) is derived from the reflexive verb 'sich befinden' (to be located), which means 'to be in a place.' The adjective therefore describes the position of something or someone.
Das Hotel befindet sich direkt am Strand.
The hotel is located right on the beach.
'Befindlich' (located) almost always comes directly before the noun it describes. The place is mentioned before it, often introduced by a preposition such as 'in' (in), 'auf' (on), or 'an' (at/on).
Die auf dem Tisch befindlichen Unterlagen sind vertraulich.
The documents located on the table are confidential.
The word 'befindlich' (located) belongs to formal written language, for example in official announcements or news reports. It is hardly used in everyday speech.
Alle sich im Gebäude befindlichen Mitarbeiter werden gebeten, ihre Büros zu verlassen.
All employees located in the building are asked to leave their offices.
located / convenient
Gelegen and befindlich can both indicate the location of a building. Gelegen is also commonly used after sein and often describes the surroundings at the same time. Befindlich sounds more formal and usually appears directly before the noun with a location specified.
Das am Rand der Altstadt befindliche Hotel wird renoviert.
The hotel located on the edge of the old town is being renovated.
Das Hotel ist ruhig am Rand der Altstadt gelegen.
The hotel is in a quiet location on the edge of the old town.
