nounnoun

en träff

meeting

När man möter någon eller något händer, till exempel ett planerat möte mellan personer eller när något slår mot något annat.

Swedish word: träff

English definition:
The noun träff generally means "meeting," "gathering," or "encounter." It refers to a planned or casual meeting between people.

Usage and context:

  • A social event or get-together (e.g., a reunion or club meeting).
  • An encounter or appointment (e.g., a business rendezvous).
  • It can also mean a "hit" or "strike," particularly in contexts like sports or shooting.

Synonyms and differences:

Swedish WordMeaningDifference from "träff"
mötemeetingMore formal; often a business or official meeting
sammankomstgathering, assemblyEmphasizes a larger or organized gathering
träffpunktmeeting pointRefers to a place designated for meeting
träffasverb – to meetAction of meeting, while "träff" is the noun

Example sentences:

  • Vi har en träff med kunderna senare idag.
    (We have a meeting with the clients later today.)
  • Skjuten var träffar målet!
    (The shooter hit the target!)

In summary, träff is a versatile word mainly meaning a meeting or encounter, but it can also mean a hit or strike depending on context.

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Examples

Vi har en träff i parken.noun

We have a meeting in the park.

Hade du en trevlig träff med gruppen efter jobbet?noun

Did you have a nice meeting with the group after work?

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