De ontmoeting
Example: De ontmoeting met oude vrienden was erg gezellig.
Definition
"De ontmoeting" refers to the event or moment when people meet or come together, often implying a planned or meaningful gathering. For example, "De ontmoeting met oude vrienden was erg gezellig" means the meeting with old friends was very enjoyable.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ontmoeting" comes from the verb "ontmoeten," meaning 'to meet.' It combines the prefix 'ont-' indicating the beginning of an action, with 'moeten,' related to 'meet.' Did you know? The word captures not just the act but also the event of meeting someone.
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"De ontmoeting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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