No. 2,836 in German
stößt
"Stößt" means "pushes" or "bumps" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Er stößt den Ball mit aller Kraft.
He pushes the ball with all his strength.
Here, the verb 'stößt' is used in the sense of 'push' or 'propel', commonly indicating an action of applying force to move an object.
Sie stößt zufällig auf ein altes Foto.
She accidentally comes across an old photo.
In this sentence, 'stößt auf' implies 'to come across' or 'encounter', indicating an unintended discovery during an action.
Er stößt oft auf Hindernisse in seiner Arbeit.
He often encounters obstacles in his work.
Here, 'stößt auf' is used in the figurative sense of 'encountering', referring to facing challenges or difficulties in a situation.
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