Dutch Word of the Day
ontmoeten
/ont-MOE-ten/ • verb — 27th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to meet someone; to encounter or come across a person
Examples
- Ik ontmoet mijn collega op het station.
(I meet my colleague at the station.) - We hebben elkaar gisteren voor het eerst ontmoet.
(We met each other for the first time yesterday.) - Zij wil haar nieuwe buren ontmoeten.
(She wants to meet her new neighbors.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | ontmoet | ontmoette |
| jij/je | ontmoet | ontmoette |
| hij/zij/het | ontmoet | ontmoette |
| wij/we | ontmoeten | ontmoetten |
| jullie | ontmoeten | ontmoetten |
| zij/ze | ontmoeten | ontmoetten |
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This is a very common verb for meeting a person, especially for the first time or in person. It is often used with people, not for arranging plans.
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