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encounter in German

encounter in German is Begegnung, Treffen, begegnen — encounter means to meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.

encounter in German

Begegnung
noun
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
Treffen
noun
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
begegnen
verb
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
treffen
verb
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

What does "encounter" mean?

  1. verb To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
    "We encountered a herd of deer on the trail."
  2. noun A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, tense, or significant.
    "It was a brief but memorable encounter with the actor."

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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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "encounter" in German?

"encounter" in German is Begegnung, Treffen, begegnen. 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 German, "encounter" is Begegnung, Treffen, begegnen.

Are there other ways to say "encounter" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "encounter": Begegnung, Treffen, begegnen, treffen.

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