Bijeenkomen

Bijeenkomen is a Dutch verb meaning to come together, to assemble, or to convene a group of people for a meeting, discussion, or event. It is used to describe deliberate gatherings with a purpose, often in formal, organizational, or political contexts. The term emphasizes the act of gathering rather than a spontaneous crowd.

In practice, bijeenkomen is primarily used as a verb. The related noun for the event or gathering is usually bijeenkomst or vergadering, while samenkomen is a closely related verb with a broader, sometimes less formal sense of coming together. For example, men and officials may bijeenkomen to discuss policy, while a public meeting can be referred to as a bijeenkomst.

Etymology and usage notes: bijeenkomen is built from bij elkaar komen, literally “to come together.” It reflects the idea of actors or groups assembling for a common purpose. The phrase сопротив to invite a collective action, such as negotiations, deliberations, or decision-making processes, and it appears in formal reports, official statements, and political discourse.

See also: bijeenkomst, vergadering, samenkomen, samenscholen. Bijeenkomen and its related terms are part of standard Dutch and are used across media, government, and organizational contexts, with the noun bijeenkomst providing a more specific reference to an event or meeting.