Engkuwentro (en. Encounter)
/ɛŋkuˈwɛntro/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An encounter is a meeting or interaction with a person or event.
Their encounter took place in the park.
Ang kanilang engkuwentro ay naganap sa parke.
An unexpected event or experience.
He had an encounter with a strange animal in the forest.
Nagkaroon siya ng engkuwentro sa isang kakaibang hayop sa gubat.
The confrontation or clash against a situation or person.
The encounter of ideas clarified the discussion.
Ang engkuwentro ng mga ideya ay nagbigay-linaw sa usapan.
Etymology
from the English word 'encounter'
Common Phrases and Expressions
encounter of ideas
Exchange of opinions on a topic.
engkuwentro ng mga ideya
surprising encounter
An encounter that is unexpected and causes surprise.
nakagugulat na engkuwentro
Related Words
interaction
The process of engaging or joining with another person or group.
pakikisalamuha
experience
Events or situations that a person has gone through.
karanasan
Slang Meanings
An unexpected confrontation or battle
This is a different kind of encounter, the fight is really intense!
Kakaibang engkuwentro 'to, sobrang tindi ng laban!
A contentious situation or conflict between people
Wow, their encounter was like a storm, so many got hurt!
Grabe, ang engkuwentro nila ay parang bagyo, ang daming nasaktan!
A peculiar situation that creates tension
The encounter between the two was perfectly timed!
Yung engkuwentro nung dalawa, timing na timing talaga!