VERB
treffen/ˈtʁɛfn̩/to meet; to hit; to affect
treffen is a German verb that means to meet, to hit, or to affect. It is pronounced /ˈtʁɛfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "traf" and the past participle is "getroffen".
Definitions
1.to come together with someone, to encounter(encounter)
a.to meet a person (intentionally or by chance)
Am Wochenende treffe ich meine Freunde im Park.—On the weekend, I meet my friends in the park.
2.to make contact with something, to hit(impact)
a.to strike or hit a target
Der Ball trifft die Wand.—The ball hits the wall.
3.to deeply affect or hit (emotionally or otherwise)(affect emotionally or situationally)
a.to affect or concern someone strongly
Die Nachricht trifft sie sehr hart.—The news hits her very hard.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | treffen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | treffe |
| Present (du) | triffst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | trifft |
| Preterite (ich) | traf |
| Participle II | getroffen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | träfe |
| Imperative (singular) | triff |
| Imperative (plural) | trefft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "treffen" mean in English?
- "treffen" means to meet, to hit, or to affect. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "treffen"?
- "treffen" is pronounced /ˈtʁɛfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "treffen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "treffen" is "getroffen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "treffen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "treffen" becomes "traf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "treffen"?
- "treffen" is a verb in German.
