encounter in Finnish
encounter in Finnish is kohtaaminen, yhteenotto, kohdata — encounter means to meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
encounter in Finnish
kohtaaminen
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
yhteenotto
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
kohdata
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
ottaa yhteen
(transitive) To confront (someone or something) face to face.
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 Finnish?
"encounter" in Finnish is kohtaaminen, yhteenotto, kohdata. 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 Finnish, "encounter" is kohtaaminen, yhteenotto, kohdata.
Are there other ways to say "encounter" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "encounter": kohtaaminen, yhteenotto, kohdata, ottaa yhteen.
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