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Begegnen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Begegnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "meet", "encounter" or "come across".
Essential properties of "begegnen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: begegnen
- Simple past: begegnete
- Participle: begegnet
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "begegnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To meet, to encounter (unexpectedly)"
- Definition: "To meet or encounter someone or something unexpectedly."
- Translation(s): meet, encounter, come across, run into
- Synonym(s): treffen, antreffen
- Antonym(s): vermeiden
- Related word(s): zusammentreffen, entgegenkommen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich begegnete gestern meinem alten Schulfreund auf der Straße.
- Auf dem Weg zur Arbeit begegnete sie einem streunenden Hund.
- Wir begegneten uns zufällig im Supermarkt.
2.) "To face, to confront (a situation/problem)"
- Definition: "To face or confront a situation or problem."
- Translation(s): face, confront, deal with, address
- Synonym(s): Entgegentreten, Gegenübertreten
- Related word(s): Umgehen mit, Bewältigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen dieser Herausforderung mit Mut begegnen.
- Wie sollen wir diesem Problem begegnen?
- Sie begegnete der Kritik mit Gelassenheit.
3.) "To treat someone"
- Definition: "To treat someone in a certain way."
- Translation(s): treat, deal with
- Synonym(s): Behandeln, Umgang mit
- Related word(s): Entgegenkommen, Gegenübertreten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er begegnete allen Menschen mit Respekt.
- Sie begegnete ihren Mitarbeitern stets freundlich.
- Wie soll man Fremden begegnen?