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Entgegenkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Entgegenkommen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to come towards", "to approach" or "to meet". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Entgegenkommen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: entgegenkommen
- Simple past: kam entgegen
- Participle: entgegengekommen
irregularseparableintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Entgegenkommen
- Plural: die Entgegenkommen
Meanings of "Entgegenkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To come towards someone or something"
"Entgegenkommen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To approach or come towards someone or something coming from the opposite direction."
- Translation(s): to come towards, to approach, to meet
- Synonym(s): entgegengehen, entgegenlaufen
- Antonym(s): entfernen
- Related word(s): begegnen, treffen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Bus kam uns auf der Straße entgegen.
- Sie kam mir mit offenen Armen entgegen.
- Wir kamen einander auf halbem Weg entgegen.
2.) "To be accommodating, to meet someone halfway"
"Entgegenkommen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To show understanding or willingness to help or satisfy someone's wishes."
- Translation(s): to accommodate, to meet halfway, to compromise
- Synonym(s): nachgeben, zugestehen
- Antonym(s): ignorieren
- Related word(s): Entgegenkommen, Kompromiss
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Chef kam den Mitarbeitern bei ihren Forderungen entgegen.
- Sie kam mir in der Preisverhandlung entgegen.
- Wir müssen beiden Seiten entgegenkommen, um einen Kompromiss zu finden.
3.) "An accommodating attitude or willingness to help"
"Entgegenkommen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "An attitude of understanding and willingness to help or satisfy someone's wishes."
- Translation(s): accommodation, helpfulness, willingness to compromise
- Synonym(s): Zugeständnis, Kompromissbereitschaft
- Antonym(s): Ignoranz
- Related word(s): Kulanz, Nachgiebigkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ihr Entgegenkommen in dieser Situation war sehr hilfreich.
- Wir schätzen Ihr Entgegenkommen in dieser Angelegenheit sehr.
- Das Entgegenkommen der Firma überraschte die Kunden positiv.