encounter in Dutch
encounter in Dutch is treffen, botsing, confrontatie — encounter means to meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
encounter in Dutch
treffen
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
botsing
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
confrontatie
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
treffen
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
ontmoeten
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
treffen
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
botsen
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
stuiten
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
ontmoeten
(transitive) To confront (someone or something) face to face.
oog in oog staan met
(transitive) To confront (someone or something) face to face.
confronteren
(intransitive) To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
What does "encounter" mean?
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verb To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
"Travellers may encounter delays on the motorway during the school holidays."
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noun A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, tense, or significant.
"Her first encounter with snow left the little boy wide-eyed and speechless."
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encounter in a sentence
- Travellers may encounter delays on the motorway during the school holidays.
- We encountered a herd of deer on the trail.
- Her first encounter with snow left the little boy wide-eyed and speechless.
- The tense encounter between the two rival managers ended without a handshake.
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What is "encounter" in Dutch?
"encounter" in Dutch is treffen, botsing, confrontatie. encounter means: To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
How do you use "encounter" in a sentence?
Example: "Travellers may encounter delays on the motorway during the school holidays." In Dutch, "encounter" is treffen, botsing, confrontatie.
Are there other ways to say "encounter" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "encounter": treffen, botsing, confrontatie, ontmoeten, botsen, stuiten.
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