treffen
Translation
to meet, to hit, to strike, to make (a decision)
Examples
Ich traf gestern einen alten Freund.
I met an old friend yesterday.
Der Pfeil traf genau ins Ziel.
The arrow hit the target exactly.
Er traf eine mutige Entscheidung.
He made a courageous decision.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((at/in+place)) to meet (sb.) (at/in a place) I'm meeting my friend at the café.
sich ((mit j-m)) to meet up (with sb.) We are meeting with colleagues tomorrow.
((et4)) to hit (sth.) The ball hit the window.
eine Entscheidung ((treffen)) to make a decision You have to make a decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begegnen, kennenlernen; Antonyms: verfehlen
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *drepaną ('to strike, hit'). Cognate with English 'drub'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being in 'traffic' and you happen to 'meet' (treffen) someone you know.