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Treffen

meeting

noun TREH-fen Less Common
People & Society Community

Origin: nominalized from the verb treffen ('to meet')

Also means

get-together

Usage Note

Treffen is a noun made from the verb treffen, so it is neuter and unchanged in the plural. It suggests an informal gathering or get-together rather than a formal Sitzung. The verb itself also means 'to hit' a target.

Examples

"Das Treffen findet morgen statt."

Natural Translation

The meeting takes place tomorrow.

Literal Translation

The meeting finds tomorrow place.

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