Encountered Meaning in English
word · lemma: encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊnɝd/
in-KOWN-turd
/ɛnkˈaʊntəd/
en-KOWN-tuhd
Definition
To meet or experience something, usually unexpectedly; often used for problems, difficulties, or people.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'met' when referring to people. Very common with problems or obstacles ('encountered difficulties/issues'). Less used in casual speech; often appears in written, technical, or academic contexts. 'Encountered' suggests something unexpected or not planned.
Spanish: encontró - se encontró con - se topó conPortuguese (BR): encontrou - deparou-se comPortuguese (PT): encontrou - deparou-se comChinese (Simplified): 遇到 - 遇见Chinese (Traditional): 遇到 - 遇見Hindi: सामना किया - मिलाArabic: واجه - صادفBengali: মুখোমুখি হওয়া - সম্মুখীন হওয়াRussian: столкнулся - встретилJapanese: 遭遇した - 出会ったVietnamese: gặp phảiKorean: 직면했다 - 마주쳤다Turkish: karşılaştı - rastladıUrdu: سامنا کرنا - پیش آناIndonesian: menghadapi - menemui
Example Sentences
She encountered a problem with her computer.
basic
We encountered heavy traffic on the way to work.
basic
He encountered some old friends at the party.
basic
I encountered difficulties when trying to learn a new language.
natural
They encountered something unexpected during their journey.
natural
Have you ever encountered this type of problem before?
natural