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.
"We encountered a herd of deer on the trail."
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noun A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, tense, or significant.
"It was a brief but memorable encounter with the actor."
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encounter in a sentence
- We encountered a herd of deer on the trail.
- She encountered several problems while setting up the new system.
- It was a brief but memorable encounter with the actor.
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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: "We encountered a herd of deer on the trail." 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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