întâlnind

Întâlnind is the Romanian gerund form of the verb "a întâlni," which translates to "to meet" or "to encounter" in English. As a gerund, it functions similarly to the "-ing" form in English, indicating an ongoing action or a state of being. It is often used to describe the act of meeting someone or something, or the experience of encountering a situation.

The gerund "întâlnind" can be used in various grammatical constructions. For example, it might appear after prepositions or as part of a verbal phrase. It conveys the sense of the action happening at the same time as another event or as a continuous process. When translated, the nuances of "întâlnind" can be captured by phrases like "while meeting," "by meeting," or simply "meeting." The specific meaning is determined by the context in which it is used. For instance, "am văzut-o întâlnind un prieten" translates to "I saw her meeting a friend." The gerund highlights the activity of meeting as it was observed. Similarly, "fericirea constă în întâlnind oportunități" could be understood as "happiness consists in encountering opportunities."