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How do you say "to meet" in German?
treffen
In German, "to meet" is treffen.
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Pronunciation
TREF-fen. Treffen sounds like 'tray-fun', with the 'eff' doubled.
Grammar notes
Treffen is a strong verb. Present: ich treffe, du triffst, er/sie trifft.
Example sentence
Ich treffe meinen Freund morgen.
I am meeting my friend tomorrow.
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How to remember treffen
Treffen is to hit or to meet. Think of meeting someone as their paths hitting.
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Questions about treffen
How do you say "to meet" in German?
In German, "to meet" is treffen. It is a noun.
How is treffen written in German?
treffen is written using the standard German script.
How is treffen used in a sentence?
Use treffen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ich treffe meinen Freund morgen. (I am meeting my friend tomorrow.).
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