das Zusammentreffen
Translation
meeting, encounter, gathering, coincidence
Examples
Das Zusammentreffen der Staatschefs war wichtig.
The meeting of the heads of state was important.
Es war ein zufälliges Zusammentreffen in der Stadt.
It was a chance encounter in the city.
Grammar Patterns
a meeting of ((sb.dat)) a meeting of... It was a meeting of old friends.
a meeting with ((sb.dat)) a meeting with... I had a meeting with the manager.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Begegnung, das Treffen; Antonyms: die Trennung (separation)
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) and 'treffen' (to meet). Literally 'a together-meeting'.
Memory Tips
Picture two people coming together ('zusammen') to meet ('treffen').