German Word · Beginner
begegnen
meet, to encounter, to come across
Pronunciation: /bəˈɡeː.ɡnən/
Meaning
meet, to encounter, to come across
Example
Ich bin dem Lehrer in der Pause begegnet.
I encountered/met the teacher during the break.
Practice tips
- Practice begegnen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.