This is the 13847th most frequent Korean word.
만남이었다
"It was a meeting/encounter."
In this sentence, '만남이었다' refers to the act or occasion of meeting someone for the first time, highlighting the significance of the event.
그와의 첫 만남이었다.
It was my first meeting with him.
Here, '만남이었다' indicates a coincidental occurrence of meeting another person, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the encounter.
우연한 만남이었다.
It was a chance meeting.
In this context, '만남이었다' denotes an event of meeting described as destined or deeply meaningful, underscoring its importance in the speaker's life.