Hanapin
to encounter
01
mangaral, makatagpo
to meet, especially by chance
Intransitive
02
makatagpo, maka-encounter
to come across or meet someone or something, often unexpectedly or by accident
Transitive: to encounter sb/sth
Example
On the nature trail, we encountered a variety of wildlife, from birds to butterflies.
While hiking in the woods, we encountered a group of deer grazing peacefully.
As I walked through the park, I encountered an artist painting a beautiful landscape.
03
makatagpo, humarap
to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process
Transitive: to encounter a difficulty
Example
Engineers often encounter unforeseen issues during the construction phase of a project.
The author encountered writer 's block while working on the final chapters of the book.
The team encountered unexpected challenges while implementing the new software.
04
makatagpo, makipagsagupa
to face or come into conflict with someone
Transitive: to encounter an adversary or enemy
Example
The soldiers encountered enemy forces on their way to the border.
The explorers encountered a dangerous wild animal during their expedition.
The knight encountered a fierce dragon in the forest during his quest.
Encounter
01
pagtagpo, sigalot
a minor short-term fight
02
pagtatagpo, pagkakasalubong
a casual or unexpected convergence
03
tagpo, pagsalubong
a casual meeting with a person or thing
04
pagsalubong, konfrontasyon
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
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