Encounter Meaning in English

word

US

/ɪnˈkaʊnɝ/

in-KOWN-tur

UK

/ɛnkˈaʊntɐ/

in-KOWN-tuh

التعريف

To unexpectedly meet someone or something, or to experience something difficult or new.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually more formal than 'meet.' Common in stories and reports ('encounter difficulties,' 'encounter a problem'). Can be both a noun and a verb. Often implies surprise or something unusual or challenging.

• Spanish: encontrar - topar(se) con - enfrentarse a
• Portuguese (BR): encontrar - deparar - enfrentar
• Portuguese (PT): encontrar - deparar - enfrentar
• Chinese (Simplified): 遇到 - 遇见
• Chinese (Traditional): 遇到 - 遇見
• Hindi: मुलाक़ात करना - सामना करना
• Arabic: يواجه - يصادف
• Bengali: মুখোমুখি হওয়া - সম্মুখীন হওয়া
• Russian: столкнуться - встретить (неожиданно)
• Japanese: 出くわす - 遭遇する
• Vietnamese: gặp phải - đối mặt với
• Korean: 마주치다 - 겪다
• Turkish: karşılaşmak - rastlamak
• Urdu: سامنا کرنا - مقابلہ کرنا
• Indonesian: menghadapi - menemui

جمل نموذجية

We encountered a snake on our hike.

basic

I encountered a problem with my computer.

basic

They encounter new cultures when they travel.

basic

I never expected to encounter my old teacher at the airport!

natural

If you encounter any issues, let me know.

natural

During our trip, we encountered some unexpected delays.

natural