Ontmoeten
Example: We zullen elkaar morgen op het station ontmoeten.
Definition
"Ontmoeten" means to come across or meet someone, usually by arrangement or chance, often in person. For example, in the phrase 'We zullen elkaar morgen op het station ontmoeten,' it refers to two people planning to see each other at the station tomorrow.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "ontmoeten" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'ontmoeten,' composed of 'ont-' meaning 'away' or 'off' and 'moeten,' related to 'meet.' It literally meant 'to come upon' or 'encounter,' reflecting the idea of meeting someone unexpectedly or purposefully.
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"Ontmoeten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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