antreffen
find · meet
The German word "antreffen" is a verb that means "to encounter," "to meet," or "to find." It is a compound of the prefix "an," which often indicates direction or approach, and "treffen," which means "to hit" or "to meet."
Similar words include "begegnen" (to encounter) and "finden" (to find).
The difference is that "antreffen" emphasizes the notion of coming across or encountering someone or something often unexpectedly or formally, while "begegnen" generally implies an informal meeting or interaction. "Finden" focuses more on the act of discovering or locating something rather than the aspect of encountering.
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Examples
Du wirst ihn dort antreffen.verb
You will find him there.
Man kann sie oft im Park antreffen.verb
One can often meet her in the park.
Viele Leute treffen ihre Freunde im Park an.verb
Many people meet their friends in the park.
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