întâlnirea

Întâlnirea is a feminine Romanian noun meaning "the meeting" or "encounter." It can refer to the act of coming together between people, an appointment, or a formal gathering such as a conference. In everyday language it covers both casual and official contexts, for example o întâlnire de afaceri (a business meeting) or o întâlnire cu prietenii (a meeting with friends).

Etymology and grammar: Întâlnire derives from the verb întâlni, to meet. The noun is formed with the suffix -ire. The feminine gender yields plural întâlniri, and the definite forms are întâlnirea (the meeting) and întâlnirile (the meetings).

Usage notes: Întâlnirea can describe a pivotal encounter in literature or journalism, as well as a scheduled or informal gathering. It is also commonly used in titles of artistic works and media, where it is often translated as "The Encounter" or "The Meeting."

Examples:

- O întâlnire de afaceri a fost programată pentru mâine.

- Întâlnirea dintre cei doi lideri a avut loc ieri.

See also: The term is widely used across Romanian-speaking contexts and remains a standard way to refer to any act of meeting, from casual social get-togethers to formal or ceremonial gatherings.