Ontmoeten
Example: We zullen elkaar morgen in het park ontmoeten.
Definition
"Ontmoeten" is a verb meaning to come together with someone by arrangement or chance, typically to exchange greetings or spend time. For example, in the phrase 'We zullen elkaar morgen in het park ontmoeten,' it means 'We will meet each other tomorrow in the park.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "ontmoeten" comes from the Middle Dutch 'ontmoeten,' which combines 'ont-' (a prefix indicating separation or beginning) and 'moeten' (to meet or have to). It originally meant to encounter or meet someone, reflecting the action of coming together.
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"Ontmoeten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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