happeninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhæp.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhæp.ən.ɪŋ/
Used predicatively/attributively to mean ‘occurring at this moment’.
Translations
проходящийо событии, мероприятии; нейтр.
The happening conference attracted many specialists.
Проходящая сейчас конференция привлекла многих специалистов.
Definitions
Taking place or occurring at this moment; ongoing.
There’s a street parade happening outside right now.
happeningnoun
happenings
pl
UK
/ˈhæpənɪŋ/
US
/ˈhæpənɪŋ/
Translations
The festival was the biggest happening of the year.
Фестиваль был самым большим событием года.
The charity happening raised a lot of money.
Благотворительное мероприятие собрало много денег.
Additional translations
происшествиеобычно о неприятном или необычном событии
явлениекнижн., в более общем значении
хэппенингв искусстве, термин
Definitions
An event or occurrence, especially one that is noteworthy or significant.
The festival was the biggest happening in the town this year.
A spontaneous or improvised event, often involving audience participation, that is considered a form of artistic expression.
The art gallery hosted a happening that encouraged visitors to interact with the installations.
happeningadjective
more happening
Comp.
most happening
Super.
UK
/ˈhæp.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhæp.ən.ɪŋ/
Translations
This is the most happening club in the city.
Это самый модный клуб в городе.
Additional translations
популярныйо месте или заведении; разговорно
оживлённыйо месте, где много людей и событий
тусовочныйразговорно, о месте или мероприятии
Definitions
Trendy or fashionable, often used to describe a place or event.
The new club downtown is the most happening spot in the city.
happenverb

happening

Gerund

happened
Past Simple
happened
Past Participle
happening
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæp.ən/
US
/ˈhæp.ən/
Translations
Strange things happen at night.
Странные вещи происходят ночью.
Accidents happen when you least expect them.
Аварии случаются, когда их меньше всего ожидаешь.
Additional translations
Definitions
To take place or occur.
The meeting will happen at 3 PM.
To come about by chance or without planning.
I happened to meet an old friend at the store.
To be the case or to be true.
It just so happens that I have an extra ticket.
Synonyms
happenadverb
Definitions
Perhaps; maybe; possibly (chiefly Northern England dialect).
Happen he'll call us later.