happen
/ˈhæpən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: happens · happened
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To occur or take place.
Verb
Examples
Let me tell you how it happened.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Làm hoặc xảy ra một cách ngẫu nhiên hoặc bất ngờ
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Verb
Examples
Take an umbrella in case it happens to rain.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “happen” mean?
To occur or take place.
Is “happen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.