This is the 501st most frequent German word.
befindet
"Is located" or "is situated."
The word 'befindet' is used as part of the reflexive verb 'sich befinden', which means 'to be located', indicating the location of the subject.
Das Büro befindet sich im dritten Stock.
The office is located on the third floor.
Here, 'befindet' once again is used with 'sich befinden' to describe the location of a geographical feature.
Die Stadt befindet sich in einem malerischen Tal.
The town is located in a picturesque valley.
In this case, 'befindet' with 'sich befinden' describes someone's emotional or situational state.