entgegenlaufen
/ɛntˈɡeːɡn̩ˌlaʊ̯fn̩/
verb
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
separable
Forms
- present
- läuft entgegen
- past
- lief entgegen
- perfect
- ist entgegengelaufen
Meaning
-
to run towards
Built from entgegen (contrary to) + laufen (to run).
Made of
- entgegen contrary to
- laufen to run
Practice
1 What does entgegenlaufen mean?
to run towards
2 Fill the gap: Der Hund lief ihm ___.
Full sentence: Der Hund lief ihm entgegen. (The dog ran towards him.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches entgegenlaufen?
entgegenlaufen: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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