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begegnen (verb)

to meet, to encounter (by chance)

💬 Example

"Ich bin ihr gestern zufällig in der Stadt begegnet."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine you are walking down a street and suddenly '<strong>begegnen</strong>' (begin) to see a familiar face. The 'be-'...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Forgetting the dative case. → Ich <strong>begegne</strong> <strong>meinem</strong> Lehrer.

Using 'begegnen' for planned meetings. → Wir <strong>treffen</strong> uns morgen um 10 Uhr.

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