Treffen
Example: Wir treffen uns morgen im Café zum Mittagessen.
Definition
"Treffen" means to meet or come together, usually referring to arranging a meeting or encounter with others. For example, in the phrase 'Wir treffen uns morgen im Café zum Mittagessen,' it indicates planning to meet someone at a café for lunch.
Etymology
The German verb "treffen" originates from Old High German 'treffan,' meaning 'to strike or hit.' Over time, its meaning broadened to include meeting or encountering someone, as if 'striking' a connection or coming together unexpectedly or deliberately.
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"Treffen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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