This is the 2357th most frequent Dutch word.
tegenkomt
"Encounter" or "comes across."
The word 'tegenkomt' is used here to describe encountering or meeting someone unexpectedly, emphasizing the situation of coming across someone you know.
Wanneer je een oude vriend tegenkomt, voel je vaak nostalgie.
When you encounter an old friend, you often feel nostalgia.
In this case, 'tegenkomt' is utilized to express coming across or facing challenges, highlighting the interaction with events or situations.
Hij tegenkomt veel uitdagingen tijdens zijn reis.
He encounters many challenges during his journey.
Here, 'tegenkomt' indicates discovering or finding an opportunity, emphasizing the action of encountering something potentially beneficial.