Begebenheit [v] (die ~), Gelegenheit [v] (die ~), Geschehnis [o] (das ~), Ereignis [o] (das ~), Fall [m] (der ~), Vorfall [m] (der ~) {zn.} opportunity
event
chance
time
occasion
occurrence
instance
Das ist in Japan eine ganz gewöhnliche Begebenheit.
That is the common occurrence in Japan.
Ein unvergessliches Ereignis passierte.
An unforgettable event occurred.