No. 13,377 in German
begegnen
"Begegnen" means "to encounter" or "to meet (by chance)."
In a sentence
Ich bin ihm im Park begegnet.
I encountered him in the park.
In this sentence, "begegnet" is used to express a chance encounter or meeting with someone casually.
Während meiner Reise bin ich vielen interessanten Menschen begegnet.
During my journey, I met many interesting people.
Here, "begegnet" is utilized to describe meeting individuals during a particular activity or event, emphasizing the experience of meeting.
Ich begegne Herausforderungen mit Zuversicht.
I approach challenges with confidence.
In this sentence, "begegnen" is employed metaphorically to signify addressing or confronting situations or issues with a certain attitude.
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