Encountering Meaning in English

word · lemma: encounter

US

UK

Definition

Experiencing, meeting, or coming across something or someone, often unexpectedly or for the first time. It can also mean facing a challenge or difficulty.

Usage & Nuances

More formal than 'meeting' when used for people; often used for situations, problems, or difficulties (e.g., 'encountering trouble'). Common in written English or reports. Not typically used for casual, planned meetings.

• Spanish: encontrarse con - enfrentar
• Portuguese (BR): encontrar - deparar-se com - enfrentar
• Portuguese (PT): encontrar - deparar-se com - enfrentar
• Chinese (Simplified): 遇到 - 遭遇
• Chinese (Traditional): 遇到 - 遭遇
• Hindi: सामना करना - मिलना
• Arabic: مواجهة - مقابلة
• Bengali: মুখোমুখি হওয়া - সম্মুখীন হওয়া
• Russian: сталкиваться - встречаться
• Japanese: 出会う - 直面する
• Vietnamese: gặp phải - đối mặt với
• Korean: 마주치다 - 겪다
• Turkish: karşılaşmak - rastlamak
• Urdu: سامنا کرنا - پیش آنا
• Indonesian: menghadapi - menemui

Example Sentences

We are encountering a few problems with the project.

basic

She loves encountering new cultures when she travels.

basic

They are encountering heavy traffic this morning.

basic

I wasn’t expecting to be encountering so many challenges this year.

natural

If you’re encountering issues, let us know and we’ll help.

natural

I keep encountering old friends at the supermarket lately.

natural