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No. 3,934 in German

treffern

"Treffern" is not a standalone German word; it might be a misspelling of "treffen," which means "to meet" or "to hit (a target)."

In a sentence

  • Es gelang ihm, ins Schwarze zu treffen.

    He succeeded in hitting the bullseye.

    Here, 'treffen' is used to mean 'to hit,' referring to aiming and succeeding in striking a target.

  • Wir treffen uns morgen am Park.

    We will meet at the park tomorrow.

    In this sentence, 'treffen' implies 'to meet,' referring to arranging and realizing a gathering with someone.

  • Der Film hat den Geschmack des Publikums getroffen.

    The movie appealed to the audience's taste.

    Here, 'treffen' is utilized metaphorically to mean 'to appeal,' suggesting a successful match with preferences or expectations.

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