Összetalálkozni

Összetalálkozni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to meet," "to encounter," or "to come across" in English. It generally implies a chance or unplanned meeting, though it can also be used for planned encounters. The verb is formed from the prefix "össze-" meaning "together" or "to gather," and the verb "találkozni" which itself means "to meet." This etymology highlights the core meaning of coming together or finding each other.

The verb can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might "összetalálkozni valakivel" (meet someone) unexpectedly on the street. It can also describe encountering something, such as "összetalálkozni egy régi fényképpel" (coming across an old photograph). The nuance often lies in the context and the speaker's intention. While "találkozni" can be used for more formal or planned meetings, "összetalálkozni" often carries a sense of serendipity or a less deliberate interaction. The verb is conjugated according to standard Hungarian grammar rules, changing its ending based on person, number, and tense.