This is the 13377th most frequent German word.
begegnen
"Begegnen" means "to encounter" or "to meet (by chance)."
In this sentence, "begegnet" is used to express a chance encounter or meeting with someone casually.
Ich bin ihm im Park begegnet.
I encountered him in the park.
Here, "begegnet" is utilized to describe meeting individuals during a particular activity or event, emphasizing the experience of meeting.
Während meiner Reise bin ich vielen interessanten Menschen begegnet.
During my journey, I met many interesting people.
In this sentence, "begegnen" is employed metaphorically to signify addressing or confronting situations or issues with a certain attitude.