eintreffen
arrive
An einen Ort kommen, oft nach einer Reise oder nach einer bestimmten Zeit.
The German word "eintreffen" is a verb meaning "to arrive" or "to come" (especially of people, goods, or messages).
- It is composed of two parts:
- ein (in, into)
- treffen (to meet, to hit)
Together, it conveys the idea of "coming in" or "reaching a destination."
Similar words:
- ankommen — to arrive
- erlangen — to attain, to reach
- einlaufen — to arrive (especially ships or trains)
Differences:
- Eintreffen often emphasizes the event of arrival or the fulfillment of an expected arrival (e.g., "Das Paket wird morgen eintreffen" — The package will arrive tomorrow).
- Ankommen is more general and colloquial for arriving somewhere.
- Eintreffen can also have a slightly more formal or official tone compared to ankommen.
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Examples
Die Ware wird morgen eintreffen.verb
The goods will arrive tomorrow.
Er trifft um Mitternacht ein.verb
He arrives at midnight.
Das Paket soll am Abend eintreffen.verb
The package is supposed to arrive in the evening.
Morgen wird die Lieferung eintreffen.verb
Tomorrow the delivery will arrive.
Wegen des Sturms trafen die Gäste verspätet ein.verb
Due to the storm, the guests arrived late.
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