NOUN

Begegnung/bəˈɡeːɡnʊŋ/encounter; meeting

Begegnung is a German noun that means encounter or meeting. It is pronounced /bəˈɡeːɡnʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Begegnungen".

Definitions

1.an episode when people meet, often unexpectedly(general)

a.unplanned or casual meeting of people

Unsere Begegnung im Park war reiner Zufall.Our meeting in the park was pure coincidence.

2.a match or contest between teams or individuals(sports)

a.competition or game between two parties

Die Begegnung zwischen Bayern und Dortmund war sehr spannend.The match between Bayern and Dortmund was very exciting.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Begegnungdie Begegnungen
Genitiveder Begegnungder Begegnungen
Dativeder Begegnungden Begegnungen
Accusativedie Begegnungdie Begegnungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Begegnung" mean in English?
"Begegnung" means encounter or meeting. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Begegnung"?
"Begegnung" is pronounced /bəˈɡeːɡnʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Begegnung" der, die, or das?
"Begegnung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Begegnung"?
The plural of "Begegnung" is "Begegnungen".
What part of speech is "Begegnung"?
"Begegnung" is a noun in German.

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