entgegenkommend
Translation
accommodating, obliging, oncoming
Examples
Sie ist eine sehr entgegenkommende Person.
She is a very accommodating person.
Achte auf den entgegenkommenden Verkehr.
Watch out for the oncoming traffic.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) accommodating She is a very accommodating person.
((as an adjective)) oncoming Watch out for the oncoming traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freundlich (friendly), hilfsbereit (helpful); Antonyms: abweisend (dismissive)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'entgegenkommen' (to come towards, to accommodate). From 'entgegen' (towards) + 'kommen' (to come).
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'coming towards' (entgegenkommen) you to meet your needs (accommodating), or a car 'coming towards' you (oncoming).