begegnen
encounter
Meaning of begegnen
jemanden oder etwas unerwartet treffen
to meet someone or something unexpectedly
Pronunciation
begegnen with English translation
begegnen usage examples
Im Park begegne ich oft meinem alten Lehrer.
I often encounter my old teacher in the park.
Auf Reisen begegnen wir oft seltenen Tieren.
When we travel, we often encounter rare animals.
begegnen synonyms
What's the difference between begegnen, antreffen, treffen, stoßen auf, zufällig treffen, auf Widerstand stoßen, erleben, and erfahren
Means to find or come across someone/something at a place; often stresses presence rather than a personal meeting.
A very general verb for meeting; can be planned or accidental and is broader than the primary meaning.
Means to come across something, often while searching; usually used more for things, facts, or ideas than for people.
Literally means to meet by chance; very close in meaning, but more descriptive and less fixed than the primary verb.
Means to meet resistance or opposition; a figurative use for plans, ideas, or actions.
Advanced: broader words
Means to experience or go through something; refers to events and experiences, not a meeting.
Means to learn or find out something; it is about receiving information, not meeting someone unexpectedly.
Means to visit; usually a planned or intentional action, not an accidental encounter.
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Questions about this word
What does begegnen mean?
to meet someone or something unexpectedly
How do you pronounce begegnen?
begegnen is pronounced [bəˈɡeːnən].
How is begegnen used in a sentence?
I often encounter my old teacher in the park. Translation: Im Park begegne ich oft meinem alten Lehrer.
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