Translation of German word "Treffen" to English
dasTreffen
/tʁɛfn/
Meaning
NounThe act of persons or things that meet.
How to use
The neuter noun Treffen ('meeting / gathering / encounter') is a nominalized verb (treffen). Plural is identical: die Treffen.
🇬🇧 English
Meeting
Example
Wir treffen uns um 10 Uhr.
We're meeting at 10 o'clock.
Das Treffen war erfolgreich.
The meeting was successful.
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Common phrases
- ein Treffen vereinbaren— to arrange / agree on a meeting
- zum Treffen kommen— to come to the meeting (dative direction)
- informelles Treffen— informal meeting / gathering
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What is the definition of the German word "das Treffen"?▼
The German word "das Treffen" is defined as: "The act of persons or things that meet."
What does the German word "das Treffen" mean?▼
The German word "das Treffen" means "Meeting" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir treffen uns morgen." (which translates as "We're meeting at 10 o'clock.").
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