German Word of the Day
begegnen
/be-GEG-nen/ • verb — 24th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to meet or encounter someone, often by chance
Examples
- Ich bin gestern meiner alten Lehrerin begegnet.
(I ran into my former teacher yesterday.) - Wir begegnen uns oft im Park.
(We often meet each other in the park.) - Auf dem Weg zur Arbeit bin ich vielen Menschen begegnet.
(On the way to work, I encountered many people.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | begegne | begegnete |
| du | begegnest | begegnetest |
| er/sie/es | begegnet | begegnete |
| wir | begegnen | begegneten |
| ihr | begegnet | begegnetet |
| sie/Sie | begegnen | begegneten |
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This word is commonly used when you meet someone unexpectedly or cross paths with them. It sounds a bit more formal than treffen and is often used with the dative case.
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