Begegnen
Example: Ich bin gestern zufällig meinem alten Freund begegnet.
Definition
"Begegnen" means to meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly. It typically refers to encountering a person or situation by chance, as in the example phrase "Ich bin gestern zufällig meinem alten Freund begegnet," which means meeting an old friend unexpectedly.
Etymology
The word "begegnen" comes from the German prefix "be-" combined with "gegnen," an old form related to encountering or facing. It originally conveyed the sense of coming face to face with someone. Did you know? Its roots trace back to Middle High German, emphasizing a direct or chance meeting.
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"Begegnen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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