zusammenzulaufen
Zusammenzulaufen is a German verb meaning to run or flow together, i.e., to converge toward a common point. It is used for the literal merging of moving bodies such as rivers, streams, or crowds, and can be used figuratively for trends, events, or processes that move toward alignment or a shared outcome. The prefix zusammen- means together, and the base verb laufen means to run or flow.
The verb is a separable compound verb. In the present tense, the finite form is built from
Zusammenlaufen can also function as a noun: das Zusammenlaufen, referring to the process of converging. Example:
Usage notes and related terms: The expression is common in geography and fluid dynamics to describe merging
In sum, zusammenzulaufen denotes the act or process of coming together at a joint point, with both