die Begegnung, -en
encounter · meeting
Wenn zwei oder mehr Personen zufällig oder geplant zusammenkommen.
The German word "Begegnung" can be translated as "encounter" or "meeting" in English. It is derived from the verb "begegnen," which means "to meet" or "to encounter." Some similar words in German that convey a similar meaning include "Treffen" and "Zusammentreffen." Related words with the same origin include "Gegner" (opponent) and "Gegend" (region).
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Examples
Die Begegnung bleibt mir immer in Erinnerung.noun
I will always remember the encounter.
Eine zufällige Begegnung kann den gesamten Tagesablauf ändern.noun
A random encounter can change the entire daily routine.
Eine zufällige Begegnung veränderte sein Leben.noun
A chance encounter changed his life.
Unsere Begegnung gestern war sehr interessant.noun
Our meeting yesterday was very interesting.
Diese Begegnung hat mein Leben verändert.noun
This encounter changed my life.
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