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to happen
01
succedere
to come into existence by chance or as a consequence
Intransitive: to happen | to happen point in time
Example
An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year.
I never thought such a coincidence would happen to me.
The meeting happened because everyone agreed it was necessary.
Example
He happened to be busy with a meeting when I stopped by.
It happened that a sudden rainstorm disrupted the outdoor concert we were attending.
The restaurant happened to be closed when we got there.
03
succedere, capitare
used in questions to politely inquire about the details of an event or situation
Transitive: to happen to do sth
Example
Do you happen to know where the nearest pharmacy is?
Could you happen to have the report ready for me?
Is there a chance you happen to have any extra tickets for the concert?
04
trovarsi
used to emphasize an unexpected or surprising fact
Linking Verb: to happen to do sth
Example
That happens to be a very sensitive topic for me.
The person you 're insulting happens to be my best friend.
That happens to be my car you just dented.
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