Tegenkomen
Example: Ik hoop je morgen weer te tegenkomen op school.
Definition
"Tegenkomen" means to unexpectedly meet or encounter someone or something, often by chance. For example, it can be used when you run into a friend on the street or come across a situation without prior planning. In the phrase 'Ik hoop je morgen weer te tegenkomen op school,' it means hoping to meet again.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "tegenkomen" is a compound of 'tegen' meaning 'against' or 'towards' and 'komen' meaning 'to come.' It literally suggests 'coming against' someone or something, which evolved to mean encountering or meeting. Did you know that this word captures the idea of an unexpected meeting by combining two simple words?
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"Tegenkomen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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