to encounter
01
möta, stöta på
to come across or meet someone or something, often unexpectedly or by accident
Transitive: to encounter sb/sth
Exempel
On the nature trail, we encountered a variety of wildlife, from birds to butterflies.
På naturstigen stötte vi på en mängd olika vilda djur, från fåglar till fjärilar.
02
möta, stöta på
to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process
Transitive: to encounter a difficulty
Exempel
The author encountered writer's block while working on the final chapters of the book.
Författaren stötte på en skrivblockad medan han arbetade på de sista kapitlen i boken.
03
möta, stöta på
to meet, especially by chance
Intransitive
Exempel
After years apart, the siblings encountered again at a family gathering.
Efter år av separation möttes syskonen igen vid en familjesamling.
04
möta, stöta på
to face or come into conflict with someone
Transitive: to encounter an adversary or enemy
Exempel
The knight encountered a fierce dragon in the forest during his quest.
Riddaren mötte en vild drake i skogen under sin uppdrag.
Encounter
01
a brief, minor conflict or skirmish
02
a casual or brief meeting with a person or thing
