Verb

treffen

Translation

to meet, to hit, to strike, to make (a decision)

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.

((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.

Synonyms: begegnen, kennenlernen; Antonyms: verfehlen

From Proto-Germanic *drepaną ('to strike, hit'). Cognate with English 'drub'.

Think of a 'trophy' you get when you 'hit' (treffen) the target.