No. 2,186 in Russian
встреч
"Встреч" is the root form related to "meeting" or "encounter" in English.
In a sentence
Мы устроили встречу вчера вечером.
We organized a meeting yesterday evening.
Here, 'встречу' refers to a noun meaning 'meeting' or a planned event where people come together.
На улицах города я повстречал старого друга.
I encountered an old friend on the streets of the city.
In this sentence, 'повстречал' is a verb meaning 'encountered' or 'met,' derived from the root 'встреч'.
Такая встреча была для нас неожиданностью.
Such an encounter was unexpected for us.
Here, 'встреча' is again a noun meaning 'encounter' or 'meeting,' emphasizing the surprising nature of the event.
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